Dos Palos High School
Dos Palos High School serves 650 students in grades 9-12.
Dos Palos High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dos Palos High School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dos Palos High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dos Palos High School is 0.34, 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
#2158 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dos Palos High School?
The graduation rate of Dos Palos High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dos Palos High School?
650 students attend Dos Palos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dos Palos High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dos Palos High School?
Dos Palos High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dos Palos High School offer ?
Dos Palos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dos Palos High School part of?
Dos Palos High School is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
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