Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, East Nicolaus 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Nicolaus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Nicolaus High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Nicolaus 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 East Nicolaus High School is 0.51, 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
#5447 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Nicolaus High School's ranking?
East Nicolaus High School is ranked #5447 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are East Nicolaus High School often compared to?
East Nicolaus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yuba City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Nicolaus High School?
The graduation rate of East Nicolaus High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Nicolaus High School?
310 students attend East Nicolaus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Nicolaus High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Nicolaus High School?
East Nicolaus High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does East Nicolaus High School offer ?
East Nicolaus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Nicolaus High School part of?
East Nicolaus High School is part of East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District.
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