Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Maxwell Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxwell Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maxwell Sr High School's student population of 116 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Maxwell Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Sr 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
#5715 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Sr High School's ranking?
Maxwell Sr High School is ranked #5715 out of 9,602 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maxwell Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Maxwell Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maxwell Sr High School?
116 students attend Maxwell Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Maxwell Sr High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Sr High School?
Maxwell Sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maxwell Sr High School offer ?
Maxwell Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maxwell Sr High School part of?
Maxwell Sr High School is part of Maxwell Unified School District.
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