Jesse M. Bethel High School
Jesse M. Bethel High School serves 1,559 students in grades 9-12.
Jesse M. Bethel 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 bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jesse M. Bethel High School's student population of 1,559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jesse M. Bethel High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 0.74, 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
#8191 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
6%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)87%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Jesse M. Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School?
1,559 students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jesse M. Bethel High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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