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San Luis High (continuation)

High School · Los Banos Unified · Los Banos, CA

A Los Banos Unified high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

125 Seventh St., Los Banos, CA 93635

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 44.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-49.1 pts
Overall Proficiency3% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$16,419
Chronic Absenteeism100%

Students at San Luis High (continuation) score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
25%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 23 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where San Luis High (continuation) 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,063/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Banos), 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

$70,666

Median home value

$423,900

Median rent

$1,505/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Los Banos HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–121.1 mi1,543Compare →
Valley Los Banos CommunityEnrollment path unverified5.36–121.1 mi195Compare →
Pacheco HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.4 mi1,786Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Los Banos Unified

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$16,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Luis High (continuation) is listed in Los Banos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Luis High (continuation)

San Luis High (continuation) is a public high school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,934 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Luis High (continuation)

What grades does San Luis High (continuation) serve?

San Luis High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Luis High (continuation)?

San Luis High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Luis High (continuation)?

The student-teacher ratio at San Luis High (continuation) is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Luis High (continuation) rank in CA?

San Luis High (continuation) ranks #8,934 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Luis High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?

San Luis High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 San Luis High (continuation)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Luis High (continuation) has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is San Luis High (continuation) a charter school?

No, San Luis High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Luis High (continuation) a Title I school?

No, San Luis High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Luis High (continuation)?

90.4% of students at San Luis High (continuation) 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
83
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
Merced County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
100.0%
4-Year Graduation
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 93635)
49,232
Area average commute
51.1 min
Area median age
30.6
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 93635; 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, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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