Borrego Springs High School

2281 Diegueno Rd.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004

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Tel: (760) 767-5335

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Borrego Springs High School serves 130 students in grades 9-12.

Borrego Springs High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Borrego Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Borrego Springs High School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

130 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Borrego Springs High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Borrego Springs High School is 0.30, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1919 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

82%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

16%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Borrego Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Borrego Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Borrego Springs Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borrego Springs High School's ranking?

Borrego Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Borrego Springs High School?

The graduation rate of Borrego Springs High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Borrego Springs High School?

130 students attend Borrego Springs High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Borrego Springs High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Borrego Springs High School?

Borrego Springs High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Borrego Springs High School offer ?

Borrego Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Borrego Springs High School part of?

Borrego Springs High School is part of Borrego Springs Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break No School

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

First School Day After Spring Break

April 11, 2023 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education