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#1562 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 16% in state

Kingsburg High

High School · Kingsburg Joint Union High · Kingsburg, CA

A Kingsburg Joint Union High high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1900 18th Ave., Kingsburg, CA 93631

  • Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation14.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$16,750
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Kingsburg High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

64.6%

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 Kingsburg 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,498/100K

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

$81,226

Median home value

$379,600

Median rent

$1,117/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·40 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kingsburg Independent Study HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–120.3 mi61Compare →
Oasis Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–120.3 mi65Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Kingsburg Joint Union High

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kingsburg High

Kingsburg High is a public high school in Kingsburg, CA, part of Kingsburg Joint Union High, serving approximately 1,101 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,562 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kingsburg High

What grades does Kingsburg High serve?

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

How many students attend Kingsburg High?

Kingsburg High has an enrollment of approximately 1,101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsburg High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kingsburg High is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kingsburg High rank in CA?

Kingsburg High ranks #1,562 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kingsburg High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kingsburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Kingsburg High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsburg High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kingsburg High a charter school?

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

Is Kingsburg High a Title I school?

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

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

64.6% of students at Kingsburg 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
1,101
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 93631)
16,656
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
40.7
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 93631; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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