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Oroville High

High School · Oroville Union High · Oroville, CA

An Oroville Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1535 Bridge St., Oroville, CA 95966

  • Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$17,877
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Oroville High score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

84.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oroville 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,868/100K

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

$63,948

Median home value

$309,300

Median rent

$1,124/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bases Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.1 mi15Compare →
Ipakanni Early College CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–120.4 mi63Compare →
Come Back Butte CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.09–120.8 mi77Compare →
Prospect High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.69–121.3 mi88Compare →

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.

Oroville Union High

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oroville High

Oroville High is a public high school in Oroville, CA, part of Oroville Union High, serving approximately 870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,314 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oroville High

What grades does Oroville High serve?

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

How many students attend Oroville High?

Oroville High has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oroville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oroville High is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oroville High rank in CA?

Oroville High ranks #5,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Oroville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oroville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Oroville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oroville High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oroville High a charter school?

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

Is Oroville High a Title I school?

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

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

84.8% of students at Oroville 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
870
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Butte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 95966)
29,335
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
43.1
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 95966; 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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