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Hollister High

High School · San Benito High · Hollister, CA

A San Benito High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1220 Monterey St., Hollister, CA 95023

  • Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation16.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$14,933
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Hollister High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hollister 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 San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 11Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,175/100K

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

$108,156

Median home value

$740,500

Median rent

$1,908/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

8.2%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·51 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Pinnacles CommunityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.0 mi15Compare →
San Andreas Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.0 mi89Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–111.7 mi101Compare →
San Benito County Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.9 mi5Compare →

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.

San Benito High

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hollister High is listed in San Benito High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hollister High

Hollister High is a public high school in Hollister, CA, part of San Benito High, serving approximately 3,448 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,143 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollister High

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 #5,143 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hollister High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollister High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Hollister High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollister High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,448
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
San Benito County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 95023)
58,374
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
35.3
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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