Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Denair 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 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Denair High School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denair 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 Denair High School is 0.59, 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
#6446 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denair High School's ranking?
Denair High School is ranked #6446 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Denair High School often compared to?
Denair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turlock 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denair High School?
The graduation rate of Denair High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Denair High School?
285 students attend Denair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Denair High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denair High School?
Denair High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Denair High School offer ?
Denair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Denair High School part of?
Denair High School is part of Denair Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
They have a great music program and excellent staff.
2 11/15/2010
This school has a anti American Agenda. I do not recommend it.
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