For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,781 students in Wasco Union High 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 Wasco Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,781 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wasco Union High School District, which is ranked #1151 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 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1094 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,258 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,953 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,258
$20,106
Spending / Student
$15,953
$18,517
Best Wasco Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wasco High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,672 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Wasco Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Poso Dr.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wasco Union High School District?
Wasco Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,781 students.
What is the rank of Wasco Union High School District?
Wasco Union High School District is ranked #1151 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 Wasco Union High School District?
94% of Wasco Union High School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wasco Union High School District?
Wasco 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 Wasco Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,953 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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