Serving 71 students in grades 5-12, El Centro Jr./sr. 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Centro Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Centro Jr./sr. High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Centro Jr./sr. 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 El Centro Jr./sr. High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
35%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Centro Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of El Centro Jr./sr. High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
71 students attend El Centro Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of El Centro Jr./sr. High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Centro Jr./sr. High School offer ?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is El Centro Jr./sr. High School part of?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.
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