California City High School serves 654 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California City High School's student population of 654 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
654 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of California City 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
45%
56%

Black
30%
5%

White
19%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California City High School?
The graduation rate of California City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California City High School?
654 students attend California City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of California City High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California City High School?
California City High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California City High School offer ?
California City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is California City High School part of?
California City High School is part of Mojave Unified School District.
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