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Public high school · Caruthers Unified · Caruthers, California

Caruthers High

Caruthers High rates 7.4, right at the middle of Caruthers Unified's high schools, whose rated median is 7.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Caruthers Unified median is 7.4.

#2,355 of 9,557 schools in California · Caruthers Unified: 1 high schools rated, median 7.4

The brief

A Caruthers Unified high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,355 of 9,557 schools in California and 2 of 2 in Caruthers Unified.

Caruthers High is listed in Caruthers Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math14%20 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading59%6 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.2025 CAASPP; 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.6
25% of the rating
Academics
7.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 93609; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Caruthers High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$68,454
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
50
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,500/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
65.7% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Caruthers Highthis school
    7.4
  2. Marc High0.2 mi
    not ratedCompare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Caruthers High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Caruthers High School is located at 2580 W Tahoe Ave, Caruthers, CA 93609, USA 1. The school operates under the Caruthers Unified School District and outlines four primary goals: promoting academic achievement, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, developing positive character, and preparing students for post-secondary opportunities 1. The institution utilizes several digital platforms for student and parent engagement, including ParentSquare for communication, Aeries for accessing attendance and grades, Canvas as the learning management system, Clever for digital learning access, and i-Ready for reading and mathematics support 1. The school also operates a Helping Hands Food Pantry 1. Scheduled events include AP Biology and AP Government exams, SBAC testing, and a Spanish trip to the Cherry Auction and FCC 5 de Mayo 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.caruthers.k12.ca.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Caruthers High serve?

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

How many students attend Caruthers High?

Caruthers High has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caruthers High?

The student-teacher ratio at Caruthers High is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caruthers High rank in CA?

Caruthers High ranks #2,355 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Caruthers High's MySchoolScout rating?

Caruthers High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Caruthers High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caruthers High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Caruthers High a charter school?

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

Is Caruthers High a Title I school?

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

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

89.2% of students at Caruthers 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
674
Student-teacher ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fresno County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$18,826
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 93609)
5,071
Area median age
30.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.