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 257 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 33%). 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 42% 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: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 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%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Minarets High School's student population of 257 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Yellow
School Rankings
Minarets High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 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
#4393 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maverick The Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minarets High School's ranking?
Minarets High School is ranked #4393 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Minarets High School?
257 students attend Minarets High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Minarets High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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