Serving 872 students in grades 9-12, Oroville 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oroville High serves the northwest part of Oroville, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 237.2 square miles, where students typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of this zone is about 17.4 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 29.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oroville High School's student population of 872 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oroville 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 Oroville High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
24%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oroville High School's ranking?
Oroville High School is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oroville High School often compared to?
Oroville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Plumas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oroville High School?
The graduation rate of Oroville High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Oroville High School?
872 students attend Oroville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Oroville High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oroville High School?
Oroville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oroville High School offer ?
Oroville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oroville High School part of?
Oroville High School is part of Oroville Union High School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
No i would not send any of my future grand-kids there.Both my daughters went there.One asked to be home schooled by her 10th grade yr.By my the time my youngest was in her 10th grade yr she was hooked on pot and meth.Told me easy to score at school.I received no help from teachers or staff.They acted as if there was no problems in there school.My youngest is now home schooled and off drugs,thanks to no help from oroville high.So if you want your kid left behind send them if not home school.
Review Oroville High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
