Serving 777 students in grades 9-12, Gonzales 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gonzales High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gonzales High School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Gonzales High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gonzales High School is 0.06, 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
#7686 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonzales High School's ranking?
Gonzales High School is ranked #7686 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gonzales High School often compared to?
Gonzales High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gonzales High School?
The graduation rate of Gonzales High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gonzales High School?
777 students attend Gonzales High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Gonzales High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gonzales High School?
Gonzales High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gonzales High School offer ?
Gonzales High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gonzales High School part of?
Gonzales High School is part of Gonzales Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 6/1/2012
I graduated in 1969 from GHS, lots of beautiful memories. I still stay in touch with friends from that class. I now live in El Paso, Tx. but heart is still in Gonzales. Arroyo Seco where we cut school and went out there to party. I highly recommend this high school for its highe academic courses, it prepared me for life. George Gonzales Mtz
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