Selma High School is a public high school located in the city of Selma, California, United States. It is part of the Selma Unified School District. The Selma Unified superintendent is Edward Gomes and the Selma High principal is Nathan Lane.
Serving 1,721 students in grades 9-12, Selma 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selma High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Selma, CA, encompassing approximately 53.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Selma High School's student population of 1,721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,721 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Selma 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 Selma High School is 0.15, 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
#5173 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
The Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selma High School's ranking?
Selma High School is ranked #5173 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Selma High School often compared to?
Selma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanger High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Selma High School?
The graduation rate of Selma High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Selma High School?
1,721 students attend Selma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Selma High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selma High School?
Selma High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Selma High School offer ?
Selma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Selma High School part of?
Selma High School is part of Selma Unified School District.
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