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Chowchilla Union High

High School · Chowchilla Union High · Chowchilla, CA

A high school in Chowchilla, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.

805 Humboldt Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation9.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$16,059
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Chowchilla Union High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

83.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chowchilla Union 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,907/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chowchilla), 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

$66,567

Median home value

$342,000

Median rent

$1,239/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·25 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gateway High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified2.99–120.0 mi67Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chowchilla Union High

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Chowchilla Union High

Chowchilla Union High is a public high school in Chowchilla, CA, part of Chowchilla Union High, serving approximately 1,067 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,233 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chowchilla Union High

What grades does Chowchilla Union High serve?

Chowchilla Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chowchilla Union High?

Chowchilla Union High has an enrollment of approximately 1,067 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chowchilla Union High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chowchilla Union High is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chowchilla Union High rank in CA?

Chowchilla Union High ranks #7,233 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Chowchilla Union High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chowchilla Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Chowchilla Union High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chowchilla Union High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chowchilla Union High a charter school?

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

Is Chowchilla Union High a Title I school?

No, Chowchilla Union High is not currently a Title I school.

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

83.4% of students at Chowchilla Union 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
1,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Madera County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 93610)
24,088
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
35.2
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 93610; 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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