Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Bonsall 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonsall High School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonsall 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 Bonsall High School is 0.65, which is more 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
#6021 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonsall High School's ranking?
Bonsall High School is ranked #6021 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bonsall High School often compared to?
Bonsall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Vista High School, Fallbrook High School 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 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonsall High School?
The graduation rate of Bonsall High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bonsall High School?
335 students attend Bonsall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bonsall High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonsall High School?
Bonsall High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bonsall High School offer ?
Bonsall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonsall High School part of?
Bonsall High School is part of Bonsall Unified School District.
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