Colusa High School is a public high school located in Colusa, Colusa County, California, United States. In August 2010, it was featured on the MTV series If You Really Knew Me. Colusa Grammar School and Colusa High School and Grounds are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Colusa 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colusa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Colusa High School's student population of 459 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Colusa 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 Colusa High School is 0.43, 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
#5050 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Robbie The Redhawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colusa High School's ranking?
Colusa High School is ranked #5050 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?
15-19% 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 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colusa High School?
The graduation rate of Colusa High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colusa High School?
459 students attend Colusa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Colusa High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colusa High School?
Colusa High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colusa High School offer ?
Colusa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Colusa High School part of?
Colusa High School is part of Colusa Unified School District.
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