Barstow High School is a public high school located in Barstow, California. The school serves about 1,400 students in grades 9 to 12 from across the city and in outlying areas.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Barstow 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barstow High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Barstow, CA, encompassing approximately 1,812.6 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 21.5 miles to its edge and a maximum reach of 46.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barstow High School's student population of 1,558 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barstow 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 Barstow High School is 0.57, 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
#7810 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barstow High School's ranking?
Barstow High School is ranked #7810 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barstow High School often compared to?
Barstow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barstow High School?
The graduation rate of Barstow High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barstow High School?
1,558 students attend Barstow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Barstow High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barstow High School?
Barstow High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barstow High School offer ?
Barstow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barstow High School part of?
Barstow High School is part of Barstow Unified School District.
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