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#2918 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 31% in state

Holtville High

High School · Holtville Unified · Holtville, CA

A Holtville Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

755 Olive Ave., Holtville, CA 92250

  • Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation32.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$18,698
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Holtville High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

77.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holtville 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average415/100K

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

$70,250

Median home value

$278,600

Median rent

$826/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

52.7%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
32.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·34 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Freedom Academy of Imperial ValleyEnrollment path unverified4.3K–120.1 mi30Compare →
Sam Webb ContinuationEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi14Compare →
A to Z AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi6Compare →

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.

Holtville Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$18,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Holtville High

Holtville High is a public high school in Holtville, CA, part of Holtville Unified, serving approximately 532 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,918 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holtville High

What grades does Holtville High serve?

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

How many students attend Holtville High?

Holtville High has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holtville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Holtville High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holtville High rank in CA?

Holtville High ranks #2,918 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Holtville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Holtville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Holtville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holtville High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Holtville High a charter school?

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

Is Holtville High a Title I school?

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

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

77.4% of students at Holtville 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
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Imperial County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 92250)
7,854
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
37.4
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 92250; 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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