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#7371 of 9,539 schools in CA

Antioch High

High School · Antioch Unified · Antioch, CA

An Antioch Unified high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 West 18th St, Antioch, CA 94509

  • Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$17,933
Chronic Absenteeism50.5%

Students at Antioch High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Antioch High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,815/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Antioch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,512

Median home value

$565,300

Median rent

$2,052/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Live Oak High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.810–120.2 mi148Compare →
Prospects High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified6.4K–120.7 mi283Compare →
Spectrum Center, AntiochPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.3 mi42Compare →
Bidwell Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified5.710–121.4 mi154Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Antioch Unified

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#8 of 25
District spending per student
$17,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Antioch High is listed in Antioch Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Antioch High

Antioch High is a public high school in Antioch, CA, part of Antioch Unified, serving approximately 1,823 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,371 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Antioch High

What grades does Antioch High serve?

Antioch High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Antioch High?

Antioch High has an enrollment of approximately 1,823 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Antioch High?

The student-teacher ratio at Antioch High is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Antioch High rank in CA?

Antioch High ranks #7,371 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Antioch High's MySchoolScout rating?

Antioch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Antioch High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Antioch High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Antioch High a charter school?

No, Antioch High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Antioch High a Title I school?

No, Antioch High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antioch High?

85.7% of students at Antioch High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,823
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.5%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 94509)
71,013
Area average commute
41.2 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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