Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Bassett Senior High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bassett Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bassett Senior High School's student population of 839 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bassett Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bassett Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4328 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
93%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bassett Senior High School's ranking?
Bassett Senior High School is ranked #4328 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bassett Senior High School often compared to?
Bassett Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bassett Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bassett Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bassett Senior High School?
839 students attend Bassett Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bassett Senior High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bassett Senior High School?
Bassett Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bassett Senior High School offer ?
Bassett Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bassett Senior High School part of?
Bassett Senior High School is part of Bassett Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bassett Senior High School located?
Bassett Senior High School is located in the Bassett neighborhood of La Puente, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Bassett.
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