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#3153 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

Del Oro High

High School · Placer Union High · Loomis, CA

A Placer Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3301 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650

  • Math 55% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.5 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation23.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$16,479
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Del Oro High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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

13.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Del Oro 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 Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average296/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$137,263

Median home value

$783,300

Median rent

$1,826/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
23.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·52 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
Regency Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.2 mi27Compare →
Sierra Foothills AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi42Compare →
Sierra Foothills AcademyPrivate · tuition6.32–120.4 mi38Compare →
Loomis Gateway AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–90.7 mi41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Placer Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$16,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Del Oro High

Del Oro High is a public high school in Loomis, CA, part of Placer Union High, serving approximately 1,622 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,153 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Del Oro High

What grades does Del Oro High serve?

Del Oro High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Del Oro High?

Del Oro High has an enrollment of approximately 1,622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Oro High?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Oro High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Oro High rank in CA?

Del Oro High ranks #3,153 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Del Oro High's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Oro High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Del Oro High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Oro High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Del Oro High a charter school?

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

Is Del Oro High a Title I school?

No, Del Oro High is not currently a Title I school.

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

13.2% of students at Del Oro 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
1,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Placer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 95650)
13,314
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
46.5
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 95650; 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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