Live Oak High School is a public high school in Morgan Hill, California. Designated as a California Gold Ribbon School in 2015, Live Oak is part of the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
Serving 1,101 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Live Oak High serves the eastern part of the Morgan Hill, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 125.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Live Oak High School's student population of 1,101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,101 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Live Oak 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 Live Oak High School is 0.48, 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
#5422 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Acorn
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Oak High School's ranking?
Live Oak High School is ranked #5422 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Live Oak High School often compared to?
Live Oak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Sobrato High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Live Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Live Oak High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Live Oak High School?
1,101 students attend Live Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Live Oak High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Live Oak High School offer ?
Live Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Live Oak High School part of?
Live Oak High School is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I graduated from Live Oak and have a family that are attended and have attended. The sports department (Basketball Coach) is unfair and will not bring Live Oak to the championship. My daughter was great in basketball until she went to Live Oak and she hated it and quit.
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