Serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12, Ceres 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ceres High School's student population of 1,807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ceres 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 Ceres High School is 0.38, 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
#1998 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ceres High School's ranking?
Ceres High School is ranked #1998 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ceres High School often compared to?
Ceres High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ceres High School?
The graduation rate of Ceres High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ceres High School?
1,807 students attend Ceres High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ceres High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ceres High School?
Ceres High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ceres High School offer ?
Ceres High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ceres High School part of?
Ceres High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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