Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Princeton 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Princeton Junior-Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Princeton, CA, covering approximately 160.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 12.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Princeton High School's student population of 43 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Princeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton High School is 0.60, 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
#8189 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #8189 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
43 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Princeton High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton Joint Unified School District.
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