Atwater High School is a secondary school in Atwater, California, United States. It is a part of the Merced Union High School District. AHS competes as a member of the Central California League of the Sac-Joaquin Section.
Serving 2,051 students in grades 9-12, Atwater 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Atwater High School's student population of 2,051 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Academics and Athletics with Pride and Perfection
School Mascot
Falcon
School Rankings
Atwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atwater High School is 0.33, 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
#6990 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atwater High School's ranking?
Atwater High School is ranked #6990 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Atwater High School often compared to?
Atwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buhach Colony High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atwater High School?
The graduation rate of Atwater High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Atwater High School?
2,051 students attend Atwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Atwater High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atwater High School?
Atwater High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Atwater High School offer ?
Atwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Atwater High School part of?
Atwater High School is part of Merced Union High School District.
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