For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,686 students in Caruthers Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Caruthers Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,686 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caruthers Unified School District, which is ranked #1046 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1013 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2002–2012. View full 13-year historical data
% White
8%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,788 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,919 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
Spending
$37 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$27,788
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,919
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
Best Caruthers Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marc High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6443
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6443
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Caruthers Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13699 South Quince, Quince Ave
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
Gr: K-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Caruthers High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
11842 South Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-2895
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-2895
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caruthers Unified School District?
Caruthers Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,686 students.
What is the rank of Caruthers Unified School District?
Caruthers Unified School District is ranked #1046 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Caruthers Unified School District?
88% of Caruthers Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caruthers Unified School District?
Caruthers Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Caruthers Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,919 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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