Gridley High School serves 668 students in grades 9-12.
Gridley High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gridley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gridley High School's student population of 668 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
668 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Gridley High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Gridley High School is 0.55, 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
#603 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
57%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
36%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gridley High School's ranking?
Gridley High School is ranked #603 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gridley High School?
The graduation rate of Gridley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gridley High School?
668 students attend Gridley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gridley High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gridley High School?
Gridley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gridley High School offer ?
Gridley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gridley High School part of?
Gridley High School is part of Gridley Unified School District.
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