Serving 275 students in grades 7-12, Fall River Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 41% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fall River Junior-senior High School's student population of 275 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fall River Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall River Junior-senior High School is 0.55, 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
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall River Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Fall River Junior-senior High School is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fall River Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fall River Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fall River Junior-senior High School?
275 students attend Fall River Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fall River Junior-senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall River Junior-senior High School?
Fall River Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fall River Junior-senior High School offer ?
Fall River Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fall River Junior-senior High School part of?
Fall River Junior-senior High School is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
ALL CLASSES - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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