Colton High School

777 W. Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,800 students in grades 9-12, Colton 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colton High School's student population of 1,800 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,800 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Colton 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 Colton High School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6660 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Colton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Colton High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
95%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Colton High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Colton High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colton High School's ranking?
Colton High School is ranked #6660 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colton High School often compared to?
Colton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rialto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colton High School?
The graduation rate of Colton High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colton High School?
1,800 students attend Colton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Colton High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colton High School?
Colton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Colton High School offer ?
Colton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Colton High School part of?
Colton High School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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