Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Citrus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives
School Rankings
Citrus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus High School is 0.33, 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
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus High School's ranking?
Citrus High School is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Citrus High School?
The graduation rate of Citrus High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Citrus High School?
155 students attend Citrus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Citrus High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Citrus High School?
Citrus High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Citrus High School offer ?
Citrus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Citrus High School part of?
Citrus High School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
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