Very Good
#2205 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Dos Palos High
High School · Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified · Dos Palos, CA
A Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1701 East Blossom St., Dos Palos, CA 93620
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dos Palos High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dos Palos 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dos Palos), 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
$49,890
Median home value
$295,100
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dos Palos High is listed in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dos Palos High
Dos Palos High is a public high school in Dos Palos, CA, part of Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified, serving approximately 628 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,205 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dos Palos High
What grades does Dos Palos High serve?
Dos Palos High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dos Palos High?
Dos Palos High has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Palos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dos Palos High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dos Palos High rank in CA?
Dos Palos High ranks #2,205 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dos Palos High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dos Palos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Dos Palos High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dos Palos High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dos Palos High a charter school?
No, Dos Palos High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dos Palos High a Title I school?
No, Dos Palos High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dos Palos High?
87.4% of students at Dos Palos 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
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (209) 392-0300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 93620)
- 10,173
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 93620; 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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