Madera High School serves 1,939 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madera High School's student population of 1,939 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,939 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Madera High School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
87%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
7%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
91%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Madera High School often compared to?
Madera High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madera South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madera High School?
The graduation rate of Madera High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Madera High School?
1,939 students attend Madera High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Madera High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madera High School?
Madera High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madera High School offer ?
Madera High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madera High School part of?
Madera High School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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