Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Calipatria 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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calipatria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Calipatria High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calipatria 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 Calipatria High School is 0.19, 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
#5303 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calipatria High School's ranking?
Calipatria High School is ranked #5303 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Calipatria High School often compared to?
Calipatria High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brawley Union High School, Calexico High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calipatria High School?
The graduation rate of Calipatria High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Calipatria High School?
369 students attend Calipatria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Calipatria High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calipatria High School?
Calipatria High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Calipatria High School offer ?
Calipatria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calipatria High School part of?
Calipatria High School is part of Calipatria Unified School District.
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