Serving 1,822 students in grades 9-12, Yuba City 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 13% (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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 1,822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yuba City High School's student population of 1,822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yuba City 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 Yuba City High School is 0.62, 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
#6382 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuba City High School's ranking?
Yuba City High School is ranked #6382 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yuba City High School often compared to?
Yuba City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Yuba City High School?
The graduation rate of Yuba City High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yuba City High School?
1,822 students attend Yuba City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yuba City High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yuba City High School?
Yuba City High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Yuba City High School offer ?
Yuba City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yuba City High School part of?
Yuba City High School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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