Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Live Oak High School's student population of 1,157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Live Oak High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak High School is 0.52, 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
#4179 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #4179 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Live Oak High School?
1,157 students attend Live Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Live Oak High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher 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 3/27/2020
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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