Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Orestimba High School ranks in the top 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orestimba High School's student population of 1,045 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orestimba 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 Orestimba High School is 0.36, 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
#4789 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Orestimba High School's ranking?
Orestimba High School is ranked #4789 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orestimba High School?
The graduation rate of Orestimba High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orestimba High School?
1,045 students attend Orestimba High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Orestimba High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orestimba High School?
Orestimba High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orestimba High School offer ?
Orestimba High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orestimba High School part of?
Orestimba High School is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.
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