Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Live Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Live Oak High School's student population of 602 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Live Oak High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak High School is 0.55, 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
#1738 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Live Oak High School's ranking?
Live Oak High School is ranked #1738 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Live Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Live Oak High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Live Oak High School?
602 students attend Live Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Live Oak High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Live Oak High School offer ?
Live Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Live Oak High School part of?
Live Oak High School is part of Live Oak Unified School District.
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