Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Clear Lake 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clear Lake High's attendance zone covers the entire Lakeport school district, encompassing approximately 128.2 square miles. This area allows for typical drive times of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clear Lake High School's student population of 335 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#4994 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Lake High School's ranking?
Clear Lake High School is ranked #4994 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clear Lake High School often compared to?
Clear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelseyville High School, Upper Lake High School, Lower Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Clear Lake High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Clear Lake High School?
335 students attend Clear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Clear Lake High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Lake High School?
Clear Lake High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clear Lake High School offer ?
Clear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clear Lake High School part of?
Clear Lake High School is part of Lakeport Unified School District.
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