Serving 400 students in grades 6-12, Mojave Jr./sr. 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mojave Jr./Sr. High serves the southwest part of its school district in Mojave, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 234.1 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 9 miles to the school from the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mojave Jr./sr. High School's student population of 400 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mojave Jr./sr. 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 Mojave Jr./sr. High School is 0.62, 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
#9306 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mojave Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Mojave Jr./sr. High School is ranked #9306 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mojave Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mojave Jr./sr. High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mojave Jr./sr. High School?
400 students attend Mojave Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mojave Jr./sr. High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mojave Jr./sr. High School?
Mojave Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mojave Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Mojave Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mojave Jr./sr. High School part of?
Mojave Jr./sr. High School is part of Mojave Unified School District.
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