Corona Senior High School is a California Distinguished School high school in the city of Corona, California, United States, a growing city in the Inland Empire of Southern California. CHS is one of eight high schools in the Corona-Norco Unified School District.
Serving 2,244 students in grades 9-12, Corona 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 88% 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: 2,244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Corona High School's student population of 2,244 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Corona High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corona High School is 0.36, 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
#5389 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sammy The Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corona High School's ranking?
Corona High School is ranked #5389 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Corona High School often compared to?
Corona High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Santiago High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corona High School?
The graduation rate of Corona High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corona High School?
2,244 students attend Corona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Corona High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corona High School?
Corona High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Corona High School offer ?
Corona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corona High School part of?
Corona High School is part of Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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