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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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,230 students in Oroville Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
2,230 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oroville Union High School District, which is ranked #1334 of all 1,904 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 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1263 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
49%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,251 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,025 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,251
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,025
$18,512
Best Oroville Union High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oroville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Bridge St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Las Plumas High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Oroville High Community Day
Alternative School
2120 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,230 students.
What is the rank of Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District is ranked #1334 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, 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 $17,025 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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