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#461 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 5% in state

Corcoran High

High School · Corcoran Joint Unified · Corcoran, CA

A Corcoran Joint Unified high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1100 Letts Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+24.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$17,549
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Corcoran High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

89.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Corcoran 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,562/100K

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

$54,149

Median home value

$220,500

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

3.6%

Homeownership

49.9%

Poverty rate

24.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·9 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mission Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.2 mi9Compare →
Corcoran AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.3 mi1Compare →
Kings Lake Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–120.3 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Corcoran Joint Unified

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Corcoran High

Corcoran High is a public high school in Corcoran, CA, part of Corcoran Joint Unified, serving approximately 922 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corcoran High

What grades does Corcoran High serve?

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

How many students attend Corcoran High?

Corcoran High has an enrollment of approximately 922 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corcoran High?

The student-teacher ratio at Corcoran High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corcoran High rank in CA?

Corcoran High ranks #461 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Corcoran High's MySchoolScout rating?

Corcoran High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Corcoran High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corcoran High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Corcoran High a charter school?

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

Is Corcoran High a Title I school?

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

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

89.9% of students at Corcoran 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
922
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 93212)
23,407
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
34.5
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 93212; 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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