Serving 516 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holtville High's attendance zone covers the entire Holtville school district, encompassing approximately 668.5 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 29.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Holtville High School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
Fight on for Holtville!
School Rankings
Holtville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holtville High School is 0.22, 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
#5202 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #5202 out of 9,523 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Holtville High School?
516 students attend Holtville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Holtville High School students are Hispanic, 11% 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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