Very Good
#1937 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
John Swett High
High School · John Swett Unified · Crockett, CA
A John Swett Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1098 Pomona St., Crockett, CA 94525
- Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John Swett High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Swett High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,850
Median home value
$709,000
Median rent
$2,186/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Innovative Education Vallejo Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| St. Patrick-st. Vincent Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| St Patrick-st Vincent High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 331 | Compare → |
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.
John Swett Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Swett High is listed in John Swett Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Swett High
John Swett High is a public high school in Crockett, CA, part of John Swett Unified, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,937 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Swett High
What grades does John Swett High serve?
John Swett High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Swett High?
John Swett High has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Swett High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Swett High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Swett High rank in CA?
John Swett High ranks #1,937 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Swett High's MySchoolScout rating?
John Swett High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 John Swett High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Swett High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Swett High a charter school?
No, John Swett High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Swett High a Title I school?
No, John Swett High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Swett High?
70.7% of students at John Swett 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
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (510) 787-1088
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94525)
- 3,665
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
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 94525; 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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