For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,806 students in Wasco Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wasco Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,806 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Wasco Union High School District, which is ranked #1149 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 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1146 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,703 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
56%
# Black Students
32 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
56 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
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:
418
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
449
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
493
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,733 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,991
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,733
$18,396
Best Wasco Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wasco High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #22.
Wasco Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Poso Dr.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wasco Union High School District?
Wasco Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,806 students.
What is the rank of Wasco Union High School District?
Wasco Union High School District is ranked #1149 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco Union High School District?
94% of Wasco Union High School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wasco Union High School District?
Wasco 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 Wasco Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,733 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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