Oroville Union High School District

2211 Washington Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966-5440
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oroville Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,427 students in Oroville Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oroville Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,427 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Oroville Union High School District, which is ranked #1424 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1390 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Oroville Union High  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oroville Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oroville Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oroville Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Oroville Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
183 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
315 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
517 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
56%
# Black Students
84 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,190 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
49%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
615
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
624
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
601
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
587
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,643 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Oroville Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Oroville Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,607
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Oroville Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,643
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Oroville Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Oroville Union High School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oroville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Bridge St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #22.
Las Plumas High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oroville High Community Day
Alternative School
2120 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,427 students.
What is the rank of Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District is ranked #1424 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oroville Union High School District?
49% of Oroville Union High School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oroville Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,643 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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