Biggs High School is a public high school in Biggs, California, United States, a city north of Sacramento and south of Redding.
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Biggs 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Biggs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Biggs High School's student population of 177 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Biggs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biggs High School is 0.58, 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
#8589 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biggs High School's ranking?
Biggs High School is ranked #8589 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Biggs High School often compared to?
Biggs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Oak Charter, Academy For Change by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biggs High School?
The graduation rate of Biggs High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Biggs High School?
177 students attend Biggs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Biggs High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biggs High School?
Biggs High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Biggs High School offer ?
Biggs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biggs High School part of?
Biggs High School is part of Biggs Unified School District.
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