Rio Mesa High School vs. Oxnard High School
Should I attend Rio Mesa High School or Oxnard High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Oxnard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 2,333 students in grades 9-12, Rio Mesa 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,805 students in grades 9-12, Oxnard 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 26% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,333 students
2,805 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1972 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1759 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
573
723
Grade 10 Students
635
769
Grade 11 Students
565
713
Grade 12 Students
560
600
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
85%
87%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
6%
6%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%