Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Dos Palos 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dos Palos High's attendance zone covers the entire Dos Palos school district, encompassing approximately 370.1 square miles around the city of Dos Palos, CA. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 28.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dos Palos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dos Palos High School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
639 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dos Palos High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dos Palos High School is 0.27, 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
#7106 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Palos High School's ranking?
Dos Palos High School is ranked #7106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dos Palos High School often compared to?
Dos Palos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dos Palos High School?
The graduation rate of Dos Palos High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Dos Palos High School?
639 students attend Dos Palos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dos Palos High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dos Palos High School?
Dos Palos High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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