Serving 1,137 students in grades 9-12, Concord 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Concord High serves the northwest part of Concord, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Concord High School's student population of 1,137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,137 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
144,373 sq ft (13,412.7 m2)
School Motto
We are a community that strives to inspire independent critical thinkers who are academically, emotionally, socially, and physically prepared to become contributing members of a global society.
School Rankings
Concord 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 Concord High School is 0.61, 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
#6388 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Concord High School's ranking?
Concord High School is ranked #6388 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Concord High School often compared to?
Concord High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Diablo High School, Clayton Valley Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Concord High School?
The graduation rate of Concord High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Concord High School?
1,137 students attend Concord High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Concord High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Concord High School?
Concord High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Concord High School offer ?
Concord High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Concord High School part of?
Concord High School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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