Serving 1,535 students in grades 9-12, Nogales 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nogales High serves the northern part of La Puente, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nogales High School's student population of 1,535 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,535 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nogales 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 Nogales High School is 0.19, 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
#5773 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Noble
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nogales High School's ranking?
Nogales High School is ranked #5773 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nogales High School often compared to?
Nogales High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John A. Rowland High School, Pomona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nogales High School?
The graduation rate of Nogales High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Nogales High School?
1,535 students attend Nogales High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nogales High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nogales High School?
Nogales High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nogales High School offer ?
Nogales High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nogales High School part of?
Nogales High School is part of Rowland Unified School District.
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