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East Union High

High School · Manteca Unified · Manteca, CA

A Manteca Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 32, Manteca, CA 95336

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$14,801
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at East Union High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (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

63.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where East Union 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,832/100K

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

$86,411

Median home value

$522,800

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·2 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)Enrollment path unverified6.67–121.7 mi39Compare →
Manteca HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.2 mi1,858Compare →
Sierra HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.2 mi1,637Compare →
Central Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–122.9 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Manteca Unified

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#8 of 29
District spending per student
$14,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About East Union High

East Union High is a public high school in Manteca, CA, part of Manteca Unified, serving approximately 1,510 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,675 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Union High

What grades does East Union High serve?

East Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Union High?

East Union High has an enrollment of approximately 1,510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union High?

The student-teacher ratio at East Union High is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Union High rank in CA?

East Union High ranks #5,675 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is East Union High's MySchoolScout rating?

East Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 East Union High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Union High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Union High a charter school?

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

Is East Union High a Title I school?

No, East Union High is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.3% of students at East Union 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
1,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 95336)
49,357
Area average commute
37.8 min
Area median age
38.5
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 95336; 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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