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#3092 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Julian High

High School · Julian Union High · Julian, CA

A Julian Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 417, Julian, CA 92036

  • Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation19.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$40,800
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Julian High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Julian 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 Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$71,875

Median home value

$544,700

Median rent

$1,938/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.1 mi469Compare →
Julian CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–120.1 mi206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Julian Union High

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$40,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Julian High

Julian High is a public high school in Julian, CA, part of Julian Union High, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,092 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julian High

What grades does Julian High serve?

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

How many students attend Julian High?

Julian High has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian High?

The student-teacher ratio at Julian High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julian High rank in CA?

Julian High ranks #3,092 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Julian High's MySchoolScout rating?

Julian High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Julian High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Julian High a charter school?

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

Is Julian High a Title I school?

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

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

54.2% of students at Julian 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
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 92036)
3,128
Area median age
53.6
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 92036; 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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