Yuba City High School is a public secondary school in Yuba City, California. It had roughly 3,000 students before River Valley High School opened in 2005. The school colors are brown and gold. Its mascot is the "Honker", a nickname for Canada geese.
Serving 1,678 students in grades 9-12, Yuba City 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 1,678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yuba City High's attendance zone covers the entire Yuba City school district, encompassing approximately 100.4 square miles in Yuba City, CA. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 6.4 miles and the furthest edge located 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yuba City High School's student population of 1,678 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,678 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yuba City 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 Yuba City 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
#5905 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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
Brown, Gold
School Mascot
Honker
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuba City High School's ranking?
Yuba City High School is ranked #5905 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yuba City High School often compared to?
Yuba City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yuba City High School?
The graduation rate of Yuba City High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Yuba City High School?
1,678 students attend Yuba City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Yuba City High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yuba City High School?
Yuba City High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yuba City High School offer ?
Yuba City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yuba City High School part of?
Yuba City High School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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