Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Denair 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Denair High School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denair High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denair 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
#2774 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denair High School's ranking?
Denair High School is ranked #2774 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Denair High School often compared to?
Denair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turlock High School by visitors of our site.
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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denair High School?
The graduation rate of Denair High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Denair High School?
285 students attend Denair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Denair High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denair High School?
Denair High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Denair High School offer ?
Denair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denair High School part of?
Denair High School is part of Denair Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
They have a great music program and excellent staff.
2 11/15/2010
This school has a anti American Agenda. I do not recommend it.
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