Silverado High School serves 245 students in grades 9-12.
Silverado High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Silverado High School's student population of 245 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Silverado High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Silverado High School is 0.46, 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
#3357 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
71%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
20%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverado High School's ranking?
Silverado High School is ranked #3357 out of 3,649 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silverado High School?
The graduation rate of Silverado High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Silverado High School?
245 students attend Silverado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Silverado High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverado High School?
Silverado High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silverado High School offer ?
Silverado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silverado High School part of?
Silverado High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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