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#5223 of 9,539 schools in CA
Denair High
High School · Denair Unified · Denair, CA
A Denair Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3460 Lester Rd., Denair, CA 95316
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Denair High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denair 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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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
$96,593
Median home value
$453,600
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reyn FrancaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 3–12 | 0.1 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Reyn Franca SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Denair Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Turlock Christian Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Denair Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denair High is listed in Denair Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denair High
Denair High is a public high school in Denair, CA, part of Denair Unified, serving approximately 277 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,223 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denair High
What grades does Denair High serve?
Denair High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Denair High?
Denair High has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Denair High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denair High rank in CA?
Denair High ranks #5,223 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Denair High's MySchoolScout rating?
Denair High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Denair High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denair High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Denair High a charter school?
No, Denair High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denair High a Title I school?
No, Denair High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denair High?
69.0% of students at Denair 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
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (209) 632-9911
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95316)
- 7,594
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 95316; 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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