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#5877 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mojave Jr./sr. High
High School · Mojave Unified · Mojave, CA
A Mojave Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15732 O St., Mojave, CA 93501
- Math 5% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mojave Jr./sr. High score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mojave Jr./sr. 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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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
$55,372
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$1,175/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Mojave Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California City HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 637 | 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.
Mojave Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mojave Jr./sr. High is listed in Mojave Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mojave Jr./sr. High
Mojave Jr./sr. High is a public high school in Mojave, CA, part of Mojave Unified, serving approximately 364 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,877 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.0%
- Phone
- (661) 824-4088
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 93501)
- 5,944
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 93501; 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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