Caruthers High School
Caruthers High School serves 649 students in grades 9-12.
Caruthers High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caruthers High School's student population of 649 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caruthers High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Caruthers High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5437 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caruthers High School?
The graduation rate of Caruthers High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Caruthers High School?
649 students attend Caruthers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Caruthers High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caruthers High School?
Caruthers High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Caruthers High School offer ?
Caruthers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Caruthers High School part of?
Caruthers High School is part of Caruthers Unified School District.
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