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Mendota High School

1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640

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Mendota High School serves 953 students in grades 9-12.

Mendota High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 953 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mendota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mendota High School's student population of 953 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

953 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Mendota High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mendota High School is 0.06, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2709 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mendota High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mendota High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mendota High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Mendota High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.

Hispanic

97%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mendota High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Mendota High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

85-89%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Mendota High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

91%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mendota High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mendota Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mendota High School's ranking?

Mendota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mendota High School?

The graduation rate of Mendota High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Mendota High School?

953 students attend Mendota High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Mendota High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendota High School?

Mendota High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mendota High School offer ?

Mendota High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mendota High School part of?

Mendota High School is part of Mendota Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 953 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education