Top Rankings
Placer Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,962 students in Placer Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Placer Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,962 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Placer Union High School District, which is ranked #285 of all 1,925 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
30 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
695 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,738 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
69%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
367 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
948
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
949
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,028
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,037
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,042 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,789 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,042
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,789
$18,396
Best Placer Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #22.
Foresthill High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23319 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-5244
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-5244
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Colfax High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24995 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Placer High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #66.
Confluence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 10-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Placer Union High School District?
Placer Union High School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,962 students.
What is the rank of Placer Union High School District?
Placer Union High School District is ranked #285 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Placer Union High School District?
69% of Placer Union High School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Placer Union High School District?
Placer Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Placer Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,789 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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