Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, Gridley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 64% 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: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gridley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gridley High School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gridley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gridley High School is 0.53, 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
#1626 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gridley High School's ranking?
Gridley High School is ranked #1626 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gridley High School often compared to?
Gridley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durham High School, Chico High School, Las Plumas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gridley High School?
The graduation rate of Gridley High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gridley High School?
676 students attend Gridley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gridley High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gridley High School?
Gridley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gridley High School offer ?
Gridley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gridley High School part of?
Gridley High School is part of Gridley Unified School District.
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