Ceres High School
Ceres High School serves 1,751 students in grades 9-12.
Ceres 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 1,751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ceres High School's student population of 1,751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ceres 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 Ceres High School is 0.39, 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
#4975 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 schools are Ceres High School often compared to?
Ceres High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ceres High School?
The graduation rate of Ceres High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ceres High School?
1,751 students attend Ceres High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ceres High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ceres High School?
Ceres High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ceres High School offer ?
Ceres High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ceres High School part of?
Ceres High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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