Serving 1,418 students in grades 9-12, Jesse M. Bethel 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 1,418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jesse M. Bethel High serves the eastern part of Vallejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 16.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jesse M. Bethel High School's student population of 1,418 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,418 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jesse M. Bethel 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 Jesse M. Bethel High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#7378 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 Jesse M. Bethel High School's ranking?
Jesse M. Bethel High School is ranked #7378 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jesse M. Bethel High School often compared to?
Jesse M. Bethel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vallejo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School?
1,418 students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jesse M. Bethel High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesse M. Bethel High School?
Jesse M. Bethel High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jesse M. Bethel High School offer ?
Jesse M. Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jesse M. Bethel High School part of?
Jesse M. Bethel High School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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