Magnolia High School is a public high school in Anaheim, California, located in the Southwest Anaheim region. It is part of the Anaheim Union High School District. The school is named after the nearest major street to the west.
Serving 1,608 students in grades 9-12, Magnolia 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 1,608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Magnolia High serves the southwest area of Anaheim, CA, covering approximately 4.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magnolia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Magnolia High School's student population of 1,608 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,608 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Magnolia 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 Magnolia High School is 0.42, 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
#5189 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia High School's ranking?
Magnolia High School is ranked #5189 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magnolia High School?
The graduation rate of Magnolia High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Magnolia High School?
1,608 students attend Magnolia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Magnolia High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magnolia High School?
Magnolia High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Magnolia High School offer ?
Magnolia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Magnolia High School part of?
Magnolia High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Magnolia High School located?
Magnolia High School is located in the Southwest Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Anaheim.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Do you know of any students of the year 1963?
1 10/10/2025
I like this school and is thinking of going to it.
1 10/10/2025
This school used to be decent a long time ago but is ghetto now, like most other schools in Anaheim and Santa Ana.
4 10/10/2025
I like the teachers. They were good. Helped me advance like when I was in china.
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