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California City High

Summary:

California City High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in California City, California, with a student population of 655. The school is part of the Mojave Unified School District, which is ranked 1494 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, California City High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 1041 out of 2133 California high schools in 2018-2019 to 1487 out of 2323 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and concerning levels of chronic absenteeism, all of which are significantly worse than the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels.

When compared to the nearby Desert Junior-Senior High, which is part of the Muroc Joint Unified School District, California City High performs worse across various metrics, including graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores. This suggests that the challenges faced by California City High may be specific to the Mojave Unified School District. Additionally, the school's struggles with subgroup performance, particularly for African American students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Disabled students, highlight the need for targeted support and strategies to address educational equity.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8567 Raven Way
       California City, CA  93505-1971

(760) 373-5263

District: Mojave Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1487th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,807 Help


Feeder schools for California City High:

Elementary:    Hacienda Elementary
    Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
Middle:    California City Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  28.3 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.0%
African American:
31.0%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details California City High ranks worse than 64% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at California City 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 Student population at California City High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46%), African American (31%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at California City High is 28.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at California City High is $7,807.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

California City High:

SchoolDigger ranks California City High 1487th of 2323 California public high schools. (See California City High in the ranking list.)

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Mojave Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mojave Unified 1494th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for California City High

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Rank History for all students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.00 202nd 2238 91.0%
2010 35.87 1107th 2281 51.5%
2011 30.06 1314th 2367 44.5%
2012 34.92 1182nd 2354 49.8%
2013 25.20 1469th 2426 39.4%
2015 38.73 1196th 1994 40.0%
2016 41.22 1177th 2039 42.3%
2017 37.06 1281st 2021 36.6%
2018 41.75 1183rd 2017 41.3%
2019 47.50 1041st 2133 51.2%
2022 28.23 1462nd 2123 31.1%
2023 27.29 1497th 2348 36.2%
2024 27.58 1487th 2323 36.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.75 501st 786 36.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.02 447th 1044 57.2%
2023 36.73 558th 1323 57.8%
2024 26.42 991st 1350 26.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.62 1114th 1547 28.0%
2024 24.61 1181st 1534 23.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.14 1077th 1862 42.2%
2019 48.47 970th 1937 49.9%
2022 30.58 1343rd 1943 30.9%
2023 29.61 1418th 2247 36.9%
2024 28.66 1459th 2235 34.7%
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Rank History for Female students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 1062nd 1760 39.7%
2019 49.85 852nd 1833 53.5%
2022 25.52 1375th 1858 26.0%
2023 28.93 1358th 2118 35.9%
2024 34.94 1225th 2098 41.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.01 787th 1052 25.2%
2019 17.24 1096th 1117 1.9%
2022 24.89 983rd 1161 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 1181st 1834 35.6%
2019 38.86 1102nd 1880 41.4%
2022 29.14 1310th 1916 31.6%
2023 24.17 1494th 2207 32.3%
2024 21.78 1551st 2172 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 448th 582 23.0%
2019 37.22 351st 592 40.7%
2022 30.70 355th 522 32.0%
2023 27.25 523rd 720 27.4%
2024 27.82 530th 721 26.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 727th 1742 58.3%
2019 58.73 671st 1814 63.0%
2022 36.33 1173rd 1861 37.0%
2023 30.11 1374th 2142 35.9%
2024 34.52 1267th 2125 40.4%
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Rank History for White students at California City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.68 721st 1173 38.5%
2019 46.81 664th 1222 45.7%
2022 20.13 984th 1204 18.3%
2023 27.85 970th 1434 32.4%
2024 33.27 853rd 1406 39.3%
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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 California City High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 57 24 5 48 n/a n/a n/a 0 134
2009 82 49 9 89 1 2 25 0 257
2010 129 75 13 141 1 2 29 0 390
2011 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 468 468
2012 159 103 10 168 3 0 38 0 481
2013 148 129 8 158 4 2 28 0 477
2014 159 143 8 166 2 3 33 0 514
2015 163 133 7 166 2 3 34 0 508
2016 143 132 5 168 5 3 28 0 484
2017 118 150 3 191 4 0 20 0 486
2018 119 182 7 225 4 0 16 0 553
2019 91 178 9 223 1 1 17 0 520
2020 93 152 7 237 0 0 12 0 501
2021 111 171 10 247 0 0 19 0 558
2022 126 197 6 295 0 1 29 0 654
2023 101 203 4 301 4 3 39 0 655

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 California City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 134 7.0 19.1 83.6
2009 257 11.0 19.8 73.9
2010 390 18.0 21.6 74.1
2011 468 n/a n/a n/a
2012 481 22.1 21.7 99.4
2013 477 20.5 23.2 72.1
2014 514 22.0 23.3 65.6
2015 508 24.0 21.1 68.9
2016 484 25.0 19.3 73.8
2017 486 27.0 17.9 72
2018 553 27.8 19.8 76.5
2019 520 30.0 17.3 81.2
2020 501 n/a n/a 78.8
2021 558 26.1 21.3 78.7
2022 654 27.2 23.9 79.1
2023 655 23.0 28.3 84.6

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 California City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 134 7.0 19.1 83.6
2009 257 11.0 19.8 73.9
2010 390 18.0 21.6 74.1
2011 468 n/a n/a n/a
2012 481 22.1 21.7 99.4
2013 477 20.5 23.2 72.1
2014 514 22.0 23.3 65.6
2015 508 24.0 21.1 68.9
2016 484 25.0 19.3 73.8
2017 486 27.0 17.9 72
2018 553 27.8 19.8 76.5
2019 520 30.0 17.3 81.2
2020 501 n/a n/a 78.8
2021 558 26.1 21.3 78.7
2022 654 27.2 23.9 79.1
2023 655 23.0 28.3 84.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for California City High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on California City 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 1041st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1497th of 2348 High schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California City High)5442.9
 11.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mojave Unified)48.141.1
 7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (California City High)16.79.6
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mojave Unified)13.88.8
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (California City High)15.95.4
 10.5%
   12th Grade Science (Mojave Unified)14.35.4
 8.9%
   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 Students520655
 26%
African American178203
 14%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic223301
 35%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White91101
 11%
Two or More Races1739
 129.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.2%84.6%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about California City High

Students at California City High are 46% Hispanic, 31% African American, 15% White, 6% Two or more races.

California City High ranks 1487th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

California City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hacienda Elementary
Elementary : Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
Middle : California City Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 655 students attended California City High.


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