Calexico High School is a public high school located in Calexico, California.
Serving 2,718 students in grades 9-12, Calexico 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calexico High School's student population of 2,718 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calexico 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 Calexico High School is 0.02, 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
#5918 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calexico High School's ranking?
Calexico High School is ranked #5918 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Calexico High School often compared to?
Calexico High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest High School, Central Union High School, Brawley Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calexico High School?
The graduation rate of Calexico High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calexico High School?
2,718 students attend Calexico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Calexico High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calexico High School?
Calexico High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calexico High School offer ?
Calexico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calexico High School part of?
Calexico High School is part of Calexico Unified School District.
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