Gonzales High School

501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Gonzales High School serves 869 students in grades 9-12.
Gonzales 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 869 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • 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

Gonzales High School's student population of 869 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
869 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Gonzales 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 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
97%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.06
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gonzales High School's ranking?
Gonzales High School is ranked #2158 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 Gonzales High School?
The graduation rate of Gonzales High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gonzales High School?
869 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 Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gonzales High School?
Gonzales High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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
- Posted by Teacher - warco

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • 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

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