Serving 1,534 students in grades 9-12, Soledad 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 98% 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: 1,534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soledad High School's student population of 1,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Soledad 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 Soledad High School is 0.10, 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
#6728 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
95%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Soledad High School's ranking?
Soledad High School is ranked #6728 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soledad High School?
The graduation rate of Soledad High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soledad High School?
1,534 students attend Soledad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Soledad High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soledad High School?
Soledad High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Soledad High School offer ?
Soledad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soledad High School part of?
Soledad High School is part of Soledad Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 4/18/2011
Teachers are not active in helping every student, especially low performing students. office staff and principle don't seem to help, or care for that matter. Percent concerns are not taken seriously enough to spark any form of action other than blaming parents for every issue. Strongly reconsider this school.
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