Biggs High School is a public high school in Biggs, California, United States, a city north of Sacramento and south of Redding.
Serving 161 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Biggs High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Biggs, CA, covering approximately 134.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 8.1 miles and the furthest edge located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Biggs High School's student population of 161 students has declined by 13% 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
161 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Biggs 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 Biggs High School is 0.54, 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
#8119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biggs High School's ranking?
Biggs High School is ranked #8119 out of 9,523 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 Academy For Change, Blue Oak Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Biggs High School?
161 students attend Biggs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Biggs High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Biggs High School?
Biggs High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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