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#5878 of 9,539 schools in CA
California City High
High School · Mojave Unified · California City, CA
A Mojave Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8567 Raven Way, California City, CA 93505
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California City High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (California City), 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
$55,010
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Mojave Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave Jr./sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mojave Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
California City High is listed in Mojave Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California City High
California City High is a public high school in California City, CA, part of Mojave Unified, serving approximately 637 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,878 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California City High
What grades does California City High serve?
California City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend California City High?
California City High has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California City High?
The student-teacher ratio at California City High is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California City High rank in CA?
California City High ranks #5,878 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California City High's MySchoolScout rating?
California City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 California City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California City High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California City High a charter school?
No, California City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California City High a Title I school?
No, California City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California City High?
83.8% of students at California City 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
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.6%
- Phone
- (760) 373-5263
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93505)
- 14,767
- Area average commute
- 46.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 93505; 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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