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Public high school · San Benito High · Hollister, California

Hollister High

Hollister High rates 5.0, above the middle of San Benito High's high schools, whose rated median is 4.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.0this school

5.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the San Benito High median is 4.0.

#7,729 of 9,557 schools in California · San Benito High: 2 high schools rated, median 4.0

The brief

A San Benito High high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 7,729 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 2 in San Benito High.

Hollister High is listed in San Benito High, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math17%17 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading53%Level with the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.6
25% of the rating
Academics
5.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 95023; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Hollister High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$108,156
Median home value
$740,500
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
63
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
11
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
53
Bikeable
City reported crime
787/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Hollister. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Hollister), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
16.8% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
24 sports
12 boys' · 12 girls' · 51 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Hollister High among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Hollister High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Hollister High School is the primary high school for residents of Hollister, California, and most of the surrounding county 2. It operates within the San Benito High School District 2. The school has an enrollment of approximately 3,400 students and is supported by 250 faculty and staff members 2. The district has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the school as a safe and welcoming environment for all students and families 1. Recent district activities include celebrating the Class of 2025, whose graduation ceremony took place on June 6, 2025 1. The district also highlights student success stories, noting that seniors have headed to Ivy League universities 1. Additionally, the district observes 'Thankful Thursdays' to recognize staff support and has earned numerous accolades for its achievements 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sbhsd.k12.ca.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Hollister High serve?

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

How many students attend Hollister High?

Hollister High has an enrollment of approximately 3,448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollister High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hollister High rank in CA?

Hollister High ranks #7,729 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Hollister High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollister High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Hollister High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollister High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hollister High a charter school?

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

Is Hollister High a Title I school?

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

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

61.7% of students at Hollister 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,448
Student-teacher ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Town
County
San Benito County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$14,933
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 95023)
58,374
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
35.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.