Serving 665 students in grades 9-12, Dos Palos 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dos Palos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dos Palos High School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dos Palos 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 Dos Palos High School is 0.29, 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)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dos Palos High School's ranking?
Dos Palos 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 Dos Palos High School often compared to?
Dos Palos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atwater 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 Dos Palos High School?
The graduation rate of Dos Palos High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dos Palos High School?
665 students attend Dos Palos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dos Palos High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dos Palos High School?
Dos Palos High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dos Palos High School offer ?
Dos Palos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dos Palos High School part of?
Dos Palos High School is part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
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