Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Holtville 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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holtville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Holtville High School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Holtville 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 Holtville High School is 0.23, 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
#6953 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holtville High School's ranking?
Holtville High School is ranked #6953 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Holtville High School often compared to?
Holtville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Union 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holtville High School?
The graduation rate of Holtville High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Holtville High School?
532 students attend Holtville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Holtville High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holtville High School?
Holtville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Holtville High School offer ?
Holtville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Holtville High School part of?
Holtville High School is part of Holtville Unified School District.
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