Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Theodore Bird High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore Bird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Theodore Bird High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theodore Bird High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Bird High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Bird High School's ranking?
Theodore Bird High School is ranked #2653 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Theodore Bird High School?
The graduation rate of Theodore Bird High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Theodore Bird High School?
96 students attend Theodore Bird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Theodore Bird High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Bird High School?
Theodore Bird High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Theodore Bird High School offer ?
Theodore Bird High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Theodore Bird High School part of?
Theodore Bird High School is part of Sonora Union High School District.
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