Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Oroville 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oroville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oroville High School's student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oroville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oroville High School is 0.74, 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
#1809 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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 #1809 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oroville High School?
The graduation rate of Oroville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oroville High School?
983 students attend Oroville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Oroville High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oroville High School?
Oroville High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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 1/19/2012
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.
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