Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, Divide High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Divide High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Divide High School's student population of 7 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Divide High School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 87%.
How many students attend Divide High School?
7 students attend Divide High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Divide High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Divide High School?
Divide High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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