Very Good
#2851 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Minarets High
High School · Chawanakee Unified · O'neals, CA
A Chawanakee Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 186, O'neals, CA 93645
- Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Minarets High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Minarets 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$77,138
Median home value
$366,700
College educated
1%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Chawanakee Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Minarets Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Mountain Oaks HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 14 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chawanakee Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minarets High is listed in Chawanakee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minarets High
Minarets High is a public high school in O'neals, CA, part of Chawanakee Unified, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,851 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minarets High
What grades does Minarets High serve?
Minarets High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Minarets High?
Minarets High has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minarets High?
The student-teacher ratio at Minarets High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minarets High rank in CA?
Minarets High ranks #2,851 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Minarets High's MySchoolScout rating?
Minarets High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Minarets High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minarets High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Minarets High a charter school?
No, Minarets High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minarets High a Title I school?
No, Minarets High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minarets High?
52.1% of students at Minarets 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (559) 868-8689
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 93645)
- 1,082
- Area median age
- 18.9
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 93645; 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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