Placer High School is a public high school located in Auburn, California, United States, and is part of the Placer Union High School District. Auburn is located 33 miles northeast of Sacramento, California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Placer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Placer High School's student population of 1,265 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1897
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Placer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Placer High School is 0.59, 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
#3451 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hillman/hillgal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placer High School's ranking?
Placer High School is ranked #3451 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Placer High School often compared to?
Placer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colfax High School, Del Oro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Placer High School?
The graduation rate of Placer High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Placer High School?
1,265 students attend Placer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Placer High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Placer High School?
Placer High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Placer High School offer ?
Placer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Placer High School part of?
Placer High School is part of Placer Union High School District.
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