Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, El Puente High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Puente High School's student population of 18 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Puente High School is 0.29, 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)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Puente High School?
The graduation rate of El Puente High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Puente High School?
18 students attend El Puente High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of El Puente High School students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Puente High School?
El Puente High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Puente High School offer ?
El Puente High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Puente High School part of?
El Puente High School is part of Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District.
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