Reedley High School was established in 1918 as the first public high school in Reedley, California, and in the Kings Canyon Unified School District. It boasts one of the largest marching bands on the West Coast. Every year, Reedley High hosts a CMEA Music Festival.
Serving 1,804 students in grades 9-12, Reedley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reedley High serves the entire Reedley, CA district, encompassing approximately 557.1 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 61.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reedley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Reedley High School's student population of 1,804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,804 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1918
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Reedley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reedley High School is 0.22, 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
#2073 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reedley High School's ranking?
Reedley High School is ranked #2073 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Reedley High School often compared to?
Reedley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedley Middle College High School, Orange Cove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reedley High School?
The graduation rate of Reedley High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reedley High School?
1,804 students attend Reedley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Reedley High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reedley High School?
Reedley High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Reedley High School offer ?
Reedley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Reedley High School part of?
Reedley High School is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
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