Serving 250 students in grades 7-12, Boron Junior-senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boron Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Boron Junior-senior High School's student population of 250 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boron Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boron Junior-senior High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boron Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Boron Junior-senior High School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boron Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Boron Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boron Junior-senior High School?
250 students attend Boron Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Boron Junior-senior High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boron Junior-senior High School?
Boron Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Boron Junior-senior High School offer ?
Boron Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Boron Junior-senior High School part of?
Boron Junior-senior High School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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