Minarets High School is the first high school built in the Chawanakee Unified School District. The school's official first year of operation was in August 2008 with 27 9th graders in the Pilot Program. The school moved onto the new campus in September, 2009 with 135 9th and 10th graders.
Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Minarets 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minarets High serves the southwestern part of its school district in O Neals, CA, covering an area of approximately 181.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minarets High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Minarets High School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Campus Size
340 acres
Average Class Size
23 students
School Motto
High expectations through Rigorous and Relevant learning opportunities while developing personalized student experience by building positive Relationships and Resiliency.
School Rankings
Minarets High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minarets High School is 0.60, 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
#4363 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Yellow
School Mascot
Maverick The Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minarets High School's ranking?
Minarets High School is ranked #4363 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Minarets High School often compared to?
Minarets High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yosemite High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minarets High School?
The graduation rate of Minarets High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Minarets High School?
265 students attend Minarets High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Minarets High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minarets High School?
Minarets High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Minarets High School offer ?
Minarets High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minarets High School part of?
Minarets High School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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