Serving 1,481 students in grades 9-12, Jesse M. Bethel 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jesse M. Bethel High School's student population of 1,481 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jesse M. Bethel 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 Jesse M. Bethel High School is 0.71, 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
#6258 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
23%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse M. Bethel High School's ranking?
Jesse M. Bethel High School is ranked #6258 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jesse M. Bethel High School often compared to?
Jesse M. Bethel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vallejo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School?
1,481 students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jesse M. Bethel High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse M. Bethel High School?
Jesse M. Bethel High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jesse M. Bethel High School offer ?
Jesse M. Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jesse M. Bethel High School part of?
Jesse M. Bethel High School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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