Tahquitz High School vs. San Jacinto High School
Should I attend Tahquitz High School or San Jacinto 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
School
Top Rankings
Tahquitz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
San Jacinto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,713 students in grades 9-12, Tahquitz 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,647 students in grades 9-12, San Jacinto 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
1,713 students
2,647 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2767 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
477
637
Grade 10 Students
477
765
Grade 11 Students
384
663
Grade 12 Students
375
582
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
77%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
13%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
