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Mojave Jr./sr. High
High School · Mojave Unified
15732 O St., Mojave, CA 93501
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
5.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
19.2:1
Score
5.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,877 of 9,539
In Mojave
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
Mojave Unified
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Mojave Jr./sr. High
High School in Mojave · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mojave Jr./sr. High
Mojave Jr./sr. High is a public high school in Mojave, CA, part of Mojave Unified. Mojave Jr./sr.
High serves approximately 364 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mojave Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,877 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mojave Jr./sr. High show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mojave Jr./sr. High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Mojave Jr./sr. High sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
83% of students at Mojave Jr./sr. High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mojave Jr./sr. High — Students at Mojave Jr./sr. High score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Mojave Jr./sr. High Compares
See how Mojave Jr./sr. High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
15732 O St., Mojave, CA 93501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mojave Jr./sr. High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Monroe High (Continuation) (rated 6.7/10, 15.9 miles away, in nearby Tehachapi), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Rosamond High Early College Campus (rated 6.1/10, 12.9 miles away, in nearby Rosamond), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Desert Junior-Senior High (rated 6.1/10, 15.4 miles away, in nearby Edwards), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mojave, see our Mojave schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave Elementary Mojave | 0.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Rosamond Elementary Rosamond | 12.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Rosamond High Early College Campus Rosamond | 12.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Abraham Lincoln Alternative Rosamond | 12.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Rare Earth High (Continuation) Rosamond | 12.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Tropico Middle Rosamond | 13.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Westpark Elementary Rosamond | 14.0 mi | 7.2 |
| California City High California City | 12.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Robert P. Ulrich Elementary California City | 12.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Hacienda Elementary California City | 12.5 mi | 3.3 |
| California City Middle California City | 12.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Desert Junior-Senior High Edwards | 15.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Irving L. Branch Elementary Edwards | 15.5 mi | 4.0 |
| William A. Bailey Elementary Edwards | 15.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Tehachapi High Tehachapi | 15.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Monroe High (Continuation) Tehachapi | 15.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Jacobsen Middle Tehachapi | 16.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy Tehachapi | 16.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Tompkins Elementary Tehachapi | 16.6 mi | 3.9 |
| EPIC de Cesar Chavez Tehachapi | 16.8 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,372
Median Home Value
$183,400
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
Population
5,944
College Educated
6.9%
Homeownership
45.3%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mojave Jr./sr. High
What grades does Mojave Jr./sr. High serve?
Mojave Jr./sr. High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mojave Jr./sr. High?
Mojave Jr./sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mojave Jr./sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mojave Jr./sr. High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mojave Jr./sr. High rank in CA?
Mojave Jr./sr. High ranks #5,877 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mojave Jr./sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mojave Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mojave Jr./sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mojave Jr./sr. High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mojave Jr./sr. High a charter school?
No, Mojave Jr./sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mojave Jr./sr. High a Title I school?
No, Mojave Jr./sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mojave Jr./sr. High?
96.4% of students at Mojave Jr./sr. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.0%
- Phone
- (661) 824-4088
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
Resources & Links
District
Mojave Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,842
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,357
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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