Very Good
#2748 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Live Oak High
High School · Live Oak Unified · Live Oak, CA
A Live Oak Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2351 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
- Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Live Oak High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Live Oak 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average515/100K
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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
$66,614
Median home value
$335,900
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Valley Oak Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 21 | 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.
Live Oak Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak High is listed in Live Oak Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak High
Live Oak High is a public high school in Live Oak, CA, part of Live Oak Unified, serving approximately 591 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,748 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak High
What grades does Live Oak High serve?
Live Oak High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Live Oak High?
Live Oak High has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak High rank in CA?
Live Oak High ranks #2,748 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Live Oak High's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Live Oak High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Live Oak High a charter school?
No, Live Oak High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak High a Title I school?
No, Live Oak High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak High?
69.5% of students at Live Oak 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
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (530) 695-5415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95953)
- 10,945
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 95953; 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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