Boron Junior-senior High School

26831 Prospect St.
Boron, CA 93516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades 7-12, Boron Junior-senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boron Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Boron Junior-senior High School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Boron Junior-senior 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 Boron Junior-senior High School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
15-19%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boron Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Boron Junior-senior High School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boron Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Boron Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boron Junior-senior High School?
244 students attend Boron Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Boron Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boron Junior-senior High School?
Boron Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Boron Junior-senior High School offer ?
Boron Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Boron Junior-senior High School part of?
Boron Junior-senior High School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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