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Oroville Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,346 students in Oroville Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oroville Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,346 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Oroville Union High School District, which is ranked #1423 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1390 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
169 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
312 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
481 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
55%
# Black Students
72 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,158 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
49%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
573
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
598
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
581
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,183 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,249
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,183
$19,787
Best Oroville Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oroville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Bridge St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2320
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #22.
Las Plumas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oroville High Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2120 Second St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,346 students.
What is the rank of Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District is ranked #1423 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oroville Union High School District?
49% of Oroville Union High School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oroville Union High School District?
Oroville Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oroville Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,183 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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