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#4426 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 46% in state

Hughson High

High School · Hughson Unified · Hughson, CA

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

PO Box 99, Hughson, CA 95326

  • Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$16,055
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Hughson High score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

51.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hughson 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average581/100K

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

$89,268

Median home value

$498,900

Median rent

$1,543/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.89–120.6 mi32Compare →
Valley Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.6 mi6Compare →
Teel School in EmpireEnrollment path unverified5.85–123.7 mi161Compare →
Keyes to Learning CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–124.0 mi354Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hughson Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$16,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hughson High

Hughson High is a public high school in Hughson, CA, part of Hughson Unified, serving approximately 835 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,426 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hughson High

What grades does Hughson High serve?

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

How many students attend Hughson High?

Hughson High has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughson High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hughson High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hughson High rank in CA?

Hughson High ranks #4,426 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hughson High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hughson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hughson High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughson High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hughson High a charter school?

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

Is Hughson High a Title I school?

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

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

51.9% of students at Hughson 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
835
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Stanislaus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 95326)
10,662
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
39.5
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 95326; 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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