California High School is located at 1501 West Buchanan in California, Missouri. It is part of the California R-1 School District. Current enrollment is 472 as of August 2008. The mascot of the school is the Pintos. The high school year book is called the Cavalier.
Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, California High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
California High School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Motto
Equipping today’s children for tomorrow’s challenges
School Rankings
California High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#544 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pintos
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California High School's ranking?
California High School is ranked #544 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are California High School often compared to?
California High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tipton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of California High School?
The graduation rate of California High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend California High School?
446 students attend California High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of California High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California High School?
California High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does California High School offer ?
California High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is California High School part of?
California High School is part of Moniteau County R-I School District.
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