Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cambridge High School's student population of 38 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cambridge High School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
38 students attend Cambridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cambridge High School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cambridge High School offer ?
Cambridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cambridge High School part of?
Cambridge High School is part of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District.
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