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California High School vs. Tipton High School

Should you attend California High School or Tipton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
California High School
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tipton High School
400 S. Gravois Ave.
Tipton, MO 65081
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

California High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Tipton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, California High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Tipton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
446 students
190 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at California High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tipton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at California High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tipton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at California High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tipton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at California High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moniteau County R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tipton R-VI School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#544 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#1613 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of California High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tipton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tipton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tipton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at California High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tipton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in MO)
≥90%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of California High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tipton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of California High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tipton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
137
55
Grade 10 Students
108
51
Grade 11 Students
112
37
Grade 12 Students
89
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at California High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moniteau County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tipton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tipton R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at California High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moniteau County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tipton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tipton R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at California High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moniteau County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tipton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tipton R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
80%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at California High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moniteau County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tipton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tipton R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at California High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moniteau County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tipton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tipton R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.11
This chart showcases the diversity score of California High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tipton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at California High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tipton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at California High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moniteau County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tipton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tipton R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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