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#1896 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 20% in state

Claremont High

High School · Claremont Unified · Claremont, CA

A Claremont Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1601 North Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711

  • Math 47% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation23.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$16,065
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Claremont High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Claremont 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,433/100K

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

$121,970

Median home value

$870,300

Median rent

$2,135/mo

College educated

59.3%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
23.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·94 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Sports SciencePrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.7 mi22Compare →
American Christian Military Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.2 mi15Compare →
The Webb SchoolsPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.3 mi401Compare →
The Webb SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.69–121.3 mi401Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Claremont Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$16,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Claremont High

Claremont High is a public high school in Claremont, CA, part of Claremont Unified, serving approximately 2,182 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,896 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Claremont High

What grades does Claremont High serve?

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

How many students attend Claremont High?

Claremont High has an enrollment of approximately 2,182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont High?

The student-teacher ratio at Claremont High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Claremont High rank in CA?

Claremont High ranks #1,896 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Claremont High's MySchoolScout rating?

Claremont High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Claremont High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Claremont High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Claremont High a charter school?

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

Is Claremont High a Title I school?

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

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

33.6% of students at Claremont 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
2,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 91711)
37,538
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
40.4
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 91711; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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