Divide High School

Divide High School serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Divide High School's student population of 13 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Divide High School is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Divide High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Divide High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Divide High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Divide High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 1990-91 school year data.
White
69%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Divide High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.48
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
≥50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Divide High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Divide High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Divide High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Divide High School?
The graduation rate of Divide High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Divide High School?
13 students attend Divide High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Divide High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Divide High School?
Divide High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Divide High School offer ?
Divide High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Divide High School part of?
Divide High School is part of Black Oak Mine Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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