Very Good
#3592 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Wasco High
High School · Wasco Union High · Wasco, CA
A Wasco Union High high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 250, Wasco, CA 93280
- Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wasco High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wasco 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$55,060
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kern ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Wasco Independence HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wasco Union High
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wasco High is listed in Wasco Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wasco High
Wasco High is a public high school in Wasco, CA, part of Wasco Union High, serving approximately 1,693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,592 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wasco High
What grades does Wasco High serve?
Wasco High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wasco High?
Wasco High has an enrollment of approximately 1,693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasco High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasco High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wasco High rank in CA?
Wasco High ranks #3,592 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wasco High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wasco High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Wasco High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wasco High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wasco High a charter school?
No, Wasco High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wasco High a Title I school?
No, Wasco High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wasco High?
86.8% of students at Wasco 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
- 1,693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (661) 758-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93280)
- 27,266
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 93280; 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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