Lindsay Unified School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public high schools in Lindsay Unified School District, serving 1,195 students. Public high schools in Lindsay Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in California.
- The top ranked public high schools in Lindsay Unified School District are Lindsay Senior High School, John J. Cairns Continuation and Lindsay Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- public high school in Lindsay Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 84%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Lindsay Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is less than the California public high school average of 22:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lindsay Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.lindsay.k12.ca.us |
| School District Phone Number | (559) 562-5111 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,799 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,195 Students | 2,122,035 Students |
| # of Teachers | 60 Teachers | 94,723 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 |
District Comparison
- Lindsay Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 552 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #729 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 13,055 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 23 Students | 248,372 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,111 Students | 1,112,943 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 93% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 4 Students | 123,818 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 6% |
| # of White Students | 53 Students | 527,664 Students |
| % White Students | 5% | 25% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 10,263 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2 Students | 85,719 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 15,482 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 14,552 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 12,902 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 12,709 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 13,243 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 14,237 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 24,741 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1 | 35,071 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1 | 36,389 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 318 | 493,563 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 289 | 481,876 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 292 | 473,734 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 294 | 485,909 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 7,627 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $16,908 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,716 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $70 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $73 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,908 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,716 | $14,597 |
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Lindsay Unified School District Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lindsay Senior High School Math: 15% | Reading: 65%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1849 E. Tulare Rd.10
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Grades: 9-12 | 1,082 student
- John J. Cairns Continuation Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50%290 N. Harvard Ave.10
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 9-12 | 81 students
- Lindsay Community Day Alternative School270 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 7-12 | 6 students
- Loma Vista Charter Charter School290 N. Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12 | 26 students
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