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Borrego Springs High

Summary:

Borrego Springs High is a public high school located in the remote town of Borrego Springs, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Borrego Springs Unified School District, which is ranked 1192 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Borrego Springs High has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a fluctuating statewide ranking ranging from 537 to 1348 out of California high schools and a SchoolDigger rating that has varied from 2 to 4 stars. While female students, Hispanic students, and low-socioeconomic status students have generally performed well, the school has struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 3.1% to 12.9%, and chronic absenteeism, with rates as high as 50.8%. Academically, Borrego Springs High has consistently performed below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as below the average for the Borrego Springs Unified School District.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Julian High and Warner Junior/Senior High, Borrego Springs High has generally underperformed, with lower statewide rankings, higher dropout rates, and weaker academic performance. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's remote location and the fact that it serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 85.95% to 87.69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2281 Diegueno Rd.
       Borrego Springs, CA  92004-0235

(760) 767-5335

District: Borrego Springs Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
808th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,565 Help


Feeder schools for Borrego Springs High:

Elementary:    Borrego Springs Elementary
Middle:    Borrego Springs Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.2%
White:
12.1%
Asian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Borrego Springs High ranks better than 65.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Borrego Springs High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), White (12.1%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Borrego Springs High is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Borrego Springs High is $12,565.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Borrego Springs High:

SchoolDigger ranks Borrego Springs High 808th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Borrego Springs High in the ranking list.)

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Borrego Springs Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Borrego Springs Unified 1192nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Borrego Springs High

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Rank History for all students at Borrego Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.39 429th 1653 74.0%
2005 44.37 709th 1901 62.7%
2006 30.42 1080th 1968 45.1%
2007 34.27 1033rd 2063 49.9%
2008 31.27 1138th 2117 46.2%
2009 26.25 1563rd 2238 30.2%
2010 36.68 1090th 2281 52.2%
2011 38.75 1093rd 2367 53.8%
2012 38.19 1099th 2354 53.3%
2013 43.93 957th 2426 60.6%
2015 48.78 1006th 1994 49.5%
2016 52.15 963rd 2039 52.8%
2017 55.47 898th 2021 55.6%
2018 60.03 798th 2017 60.4%
2019 34.42 1348th 2133 36.8%
2021 49.66 610th 1290 52.7%
2022 37.31 1254th 2123 40.9%
2023 66.43 537th 2348 77.1%
2024 52.51 808th 2323 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Borrego Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.73 551st 1862 70.4%
2019 39.54 1174th 1937 39.4%
2021 52.97 501st 1126 55.5%
2022 42.84 1044th 1943 46.3%
2023 75.10 345th 2247 84.6%
2024 62.91 538th 2235 75.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Borrego Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.63 792nd 1760 55.0%
2019 39.43 1080th 1833 41.1%
2021 41.62 602nd 1054 42.9%
2022 32.86 1206th 1858 35.1%
2023 65.31 517th 2118 75.6%
2024 71.92 418th 2098 80.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Borrego Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.35 865th 1161 25.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Borrego Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 752nd 1834 59.0%
2019 29.31 1292nd 1880 31.3%
2021 47.39 542nd 1122 51.7%
2023 63.73 550th 2207 75.1%
2024 53.34 728th 2172 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Borrego Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.47 505th 1742 71.0%
2019 36.90 1152nd 1814 36.5%
2022 45.37 942nd 1861 49.4%
2023 77.15 296th 2142 86.2%
2024 56.63 676th 2125 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Borrego Springs High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 80 0 1 66 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1989 75 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1990 74 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1991 76 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 84 0 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1993 83 0 1 103 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 74 0 1 109 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 80 0 2 110 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1996 80 0 2 110 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1997 78 0 3 114 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 99 0 3 123 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 49 0 3 63 0 n/a n/a 2 117
2000 42 0 1 61 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 42 1 1 62 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2002 46 2 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2003 46 2 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2004 38 1 1 99 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2005 38 1 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2006 40 1 3 110 1 n/a n/a 1 156
2007 38 0 4 110 2 n/a n/a 1 155
2008 29 n/a 3 117 2 n/a n/a 0 151
2009 29 0 1 106 2 0 1 0 139
2010 31 1 1 115 0 0 2 0 150
2011 32 2 1 112 0 0 1 0 148
2012 29 3 1 114 0 0 3 0 150
2013 30 2 0 105 0 0 4 0 141
2014 24 4 0 92 0 0 2 0 122
2015 24 2 0 101 0 0 4 0 131
2016 22 0 0 121 0 0 3 0 146
2017 21 0 0 112 0 0 0 0 133
2018 16 0 1 109 0 0 0 0 126
2019 17 1 1 101 0 0 1 0 121
2020 23 1 1 97 0 0 3 0 125
2021 21 0 2 106 0 0 1 0 130
2022 22 1 0 96 0 0 2 0 121
2023 18 1 1 101 0 0 3 0 124
2024 14 0 1 100 0 0 1 0 116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Borrego Springs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 11.6 12.6 n/a
1989 145 10.8 13.4 n/a
1990 161 10.9 14.7 n/a
1991 169 10.8 15.6 n/a
1992 182 11.0 16.5 50
1993 188 12.0 15.7 45.7
1994 184 13.0 14.2 56
1995 192 11.0 17.5 54.2
1996 192 11.0 17.5 54.2
1997 196 11.1 17.7 51
1998 225 12.4 18.1 43.1
1999 117 10.3 11.4 43.5
2000 104 10.2 10.2 56.7
2001 108 10.4 10.4 54.6
2002 138 9.0 15.3 0.7
2003 138 9.0 15.3 0.7
2004 139 11.5 12.1 61.9
2005 161 13.0 12.4 64.6
2006 156 13.5 11.6 65.8
2007 155 9.9 15.7 71.4
2008 151 13.4 11.3 70.2
2009 139 10.3 12.3 75.5
2010 150 7.0 21.4 78
2011 148 n/a n/a 82.4
2012 150 8.5 17.5 76.7
2013 141 7.4 18.9 97.9
2014 122 9.0 13.5 82
2015 131 9.0 14.5 84
2016 146 8.0 18.2 84.9
2017 133 6.2 21.2 92.5
2018 126 7.6 16.4 87.3
2019 121 8.1 14.8 86
2020 125 n/a n/a 88.8
2021 130 8.7 14.9 87.7
2022 121 9.2 13.1 86
2023 124 9.8 12.6 87.1
2024 116 8.9 12.9 91.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Borrego Springs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 11.6 12.6 n/a
1989 145 10.8 13.4 n/a
1990 161 10.9 14.7 n/a
1991 169 10.8 15.6 n/a
1992 182 11.0 16.5 50
1993 188 12.0 15.7 45.7
1994 184 13.0 14.2 56
1995 192 11.0 17.5 54.2
1996 192 11.0 17.5 54.2
1997 196 11.1 17.7 51
1998 225 12.4 18.1 43.1
1999 117 10.3 11.4 43.5
2000 104 10.2 10.2 56.7
2001 108 10.4 10.4 54.6
2002 138 9.0 15.3 0.7
2003 138 9.0 15.3 0.7
2004 139 11.5 12.1 61.9
2005 161 13.0 12.4 64.6
2006 156 13.5 11.6 65.8
2007 155 9.9 15.7 71.4
2008 151 13.4 11.3 70.2
2009 139 10.3 12.3 75.5
2010 150 7.0 21.4 78
2011 148 n/a n/a 82.4
2012 150 8.5 17.5 76.7
2013 141 7.4 18.9 97.9
2014 122 9.0 13.5 82
2015 131 9.0 14.5 84
2016 146 8.0 18.2 84.9
2017 133 6.2 21.2 92.5
2018 126 7.6 16.4 87.3
2019 121 8.1 14.8 86
2020 125 n/a n/a 88.8
2021 130 8.7 14.9 87.7
2022 121 9.2 13.1 86
2023 124 9.8 12.6 87.1
2024 116 8.9 12.9 91.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Borrego Springs High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,565

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Borrego Springs High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1348th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 537th of 2348 High schools
 40.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Borrego Springs High)40.766.7
 25.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Borrego Springs Unified)40.766.7
 25.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Borrego Springs High)18.536.7
 18.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Borrego Springs Unified)18.536.7
 18.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Borrego Springs High)8.322.6
 14.3%
   12th Grade Science (Borrego Springs Unified)8.322.6
 14.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students121124
 2.5%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic101101
Pacific Islander00
White1718
 5.9%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%87.1%
 1.1%

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Borrego Springs High ranks 808th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Borrego Springs High are 86% Hispanic, 12% White.

Borrego Springs High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Borrego Springs Elementary
Middle : Borrego Springs Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 116 students attended Borrego Springs High.


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