Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, John Swett High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Swett High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Crockett, CA, encompassing approximately 23.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Swett High School's student population of 351 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Swett High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Swett High School is 0.73, 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
#3369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Swett High School's ranking?
John Swett High School is ranked #3369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Swett High School often compared to?
John Swett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alhambra Senior 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Swett High School?
The graduation rate of John Swett High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John Swett High School?
351 students attend John Swett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of John Swett High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Swett High School?
John Swett High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Swett High School offer ?
John Swett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Swett High School part of?
John Swett High School is part of John Swett Unified School District.
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