Excellent
#1176 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Caruthers High
High School · Caruthers Unified · Caruthers, CA
A Caruthers Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 545, Caruthers, CA 93609
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Caruthers High score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Caruthers 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average398/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 17 | 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.
Caruthers Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caruthers High is listed in Caruthers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caruthers High
Caruthers High is a public high school in Caruthers, CA, part of Caruthers Unified, serving approximately 674 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Caruthers High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caruthers High
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 #1,176 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Caruthers High's MySchoolScout rating?
Caruthers High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (559) 864-6500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93609)
- 5,071
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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