Soledad High

Summary:

Soledad High is a public high school located in Soledad, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,534 students. The school is part of the Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked 1140 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Soledad High has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.1% to 95.4% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have been increasing in recent years, rising from 2.5% in 2018-2019 to 4.1% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the state average but warrants further investigation. Soledad High has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.3% in 2017-2018 to 24.3% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.

Soledad High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.54%) and Mathematics (11.44%) for 11th-grade students were lower than the state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively. The school's performance in Science (16.06% proficient) was also below the state average of 26.73%. Interestingly, Soledad High's Hispanic and English Language Learner students performed relatively better than the school's overall student population, while the school's Special Education and Disabled student subgroups performed significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools. Compared to the nearby Pinnacles High, which is also part of the Soledad Unified School District, Soledad High's academic performance is generally stronger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 425 Gabilan Dr.
       Soledad, CA  93960-3207


(831) 678-6400

District: Soledad Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1149th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,856 Help


Feeder schools for Soledad High:

Elementary:    Frank Ledesma Elementary
    Gabilan Elementary
    Jack Franscioni Elementary
    Rose Ferrero Elementary
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Middle:    Main Street Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  1,534

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.2%
White:
2.2%
Asian:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Soledad High ranks better than 50.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Soledad 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 (95.2%), White (2.2%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Soledad High is 20.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Soledad High is $6,856.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soledad High:

SchoolDigger ranks Soledad High 1149th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Soledad High in the ranking list.)

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Soledad Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Soledad Unified 1140th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Soledad High

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Rank History for all students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.87 1163rd 1653 29.6%
2005 26.11 1167th 1901 38.6%
2006 21.14 1373rd 1968 30.2%
2007 24.66 1313th 2063 36.4%
2008 24.59 1336th 2117 36.9%
2009 32.36 1290th 2238 42.4%
2010 28.98 1302nd 2281 42.9%
2011 28.97 1347th 2367 43.1%
2012 30.92 1277th 2354 45.8%
2013 30.87 1294th 2426 46.7%
2015 42.21 1126th 1994 43.5%
2016 32.17 1329th 2039 34.8%
2017 33.97 1327th 2021 34.3%
2018 32.37 1344th 2017 33.4%
2019 22.07 1568th 2133 26.5%
2022 41.98 1129th 2123 46.8%
2023 33.30 1324th 2348 43.6%
2024 39.48 1149th 2323 50.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 739th 938 21.2%
2019 51.55 264th 941 71.9%
2022 39.48 532nd 1044 49.0%
2023 42.35 405th 1323 69.4%
2024 37.85 536th 1350 60.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.00 1331st 1547 14.0%
2024 19.94 1347th 1534 12.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 1213th 1862 34.9%
2019 23.93 1434th 1937 26.0%
2022 49.54 863rd 1943 55.6%
2023 37.69 1200th 2247 46.6%
2024 43.03 1044th 2235 53.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.75 49th 100 51.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.82 193rd 290 33.4%
2023 50.29 163rd 417 60.9%
2024 58.51 165th 451 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 1235th 1760 29.8%
2019 24.34 1377th 1833 24.9%
2022 36.41 1142nd 1858 38.5%
2023 33.59 1257th 2118 40.7%
2024 37.70 1141st 2098 45.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.73 970th 1052 7.8%
2019 22.79 951st 1117 14.9%
2022 22.37 1044th 1161 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.31 1269th 1834 30.8%
2019 18.44 1468th 1880 21.9%
2022 43.22 967th 1916 49.5%
2023 30.69 1313th 2207 40.5%
2024 38.02 1097th 2172 49.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.23 1152nd 1742 33.9%
2019 25.38 1325th 1814 27.0%
2022 49.10 849th 1861 54.4%
2023 40.35 1115th 2142 47.9%
2024 46.89 912th 2125 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Soledad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.55 913th 1434 36.3%
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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.

Soledad High Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Soledad High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 13 3 20 496 0 n/a n/a 39 571
2001 23 2 18 629 1 n/a n/a 67 740
2002 28 8 20 701 1 n/a n/a 11 769
2003 28 8 20 701 1 n/a n/a 11 769
2004 38 13 23 764 1 n/a n/a 11 850
2005 39 14 25 855 0 n/a n/a 13 946
2006 34 18 31 907 1 n/a n/a 19 1010
2007 35 17 31 927 1 n/a n/a 27 1038
2008 37 9 28 998 2 n/a n/a 0 1074
2009 39 7 19 953 4 4 30 0 1056
2010 52 8 28 1032 4 3 0 0 1127
2011 51 8 33 1104 4 5 1 0 1206
2012 44 8 31 1193 3 4 2 0 1285
2013 40 7 26 1240 1 3 3 0 1320
2014 41 4 21 1247 2 4 8 0 1327
2015 39 5 22 1348 3 2 9 0 1428
2016 40 7 23 1348 3 2 6 0 1429
2017 35 7 20 1391 4 4 4 0 1465
2018 40 9 27 1349 3 3 6 0 1437
2019 40 7 34 1399 2 3 7 0 1492
2020 42 9 35 1434 2 4 9 0 1535
2021 39 6 38 1499 1 2 10 0 1595
2022 33 5 37 1539 1 1 9 0 1625
2023 34 5 29 1460 0 2 4 0 1534

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 Soledad High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 571 25.0 22.8 79.7
2001 740 32.0 23.1 92.1
2002 769 35.5 21.7 87.2
2003 769 35.5 21.7 87.2
2004 850 37.8 22.5 85.7
2005 946 40.1 23.6 90.2
2006 1010 44.5 22.7 92.2
2007 1038 42.0 24.7 91.2
2008 1074 47.7 22.5 89.1
2009 1056 41.8 22.3 89.2
2010 1127 41.6 27.0 84.6
2011 1206 n/a n/a 85.7
2012 1285 48.0 26.7 n/a
2013 1320 49.7 26.5 88.3
2014 1327 54.2 24.4 87.1
2015 1428 57.0 25.0 89.9
2016 1429 63.0 22.6 71
2017 1465 62.6 23.3 84
2018 1437 64.5 22.2 89
2019 1492 65.6 22.7 88.2
2020 1535 n/a n/a 90.9
2021 1595 69.6 22.9 88.8
2022 1625 74.5 21.7 78.2
2023 1534 73.4 20.8 72.8

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 Soledad High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 571 25.0 22.8 79.7
2001 740 32.0 23.1 92.1
2002 769 35.5 21.7 87.2
2003 769 35.5 21.7 87.2
2004 850 37.8 22.5 85.7
2005 946 40.1 23.6 90.2
2006 1010 44.5 22.7 92.2
2007 1038 42.0 24.7 91.2
2008 1074 47.7 22.5 89.1
2009 1056 41.8 22.3 89.2
2010 1127 41.6 27.0 84.6
2011 1206 n/a n/a 85.7
2012 1285 48.0 26.7 n/a
2013 1320 49.7 26.5 88.3
2014 1327 54.2 24.4 87.1
2015 1428 57.0 25.0 89.9
2016 1429 63.0 22.6 71
2017 1465 62.6 23.3 84
2018 1437 64.5 22.2 89
2019 1492 65.6 22.7 88.2
2020 1535 n/a n/a 90.9
2021 1595 69.6 22.9 88.8
2022 1625 74.5 21.7 78.2
2023 1534 73.4 20.8 72.8

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 Soledad High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,856

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Soledad 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 1568th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1324th of 2348 High schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Soledad High)40.839.1
 1.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Soledad Unified)37.437.4
 0%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Soledad High)8.59.2
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Soledad Unified)7.78.3
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Soledad High)1.618.7
 17.1%
   12th Grade Science (Soledad Unified)1.918.1
 16.2%
   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 Students14921534
 2.8%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3429
 14.7%
Hispanic13991460
 4.4%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White4034
 15%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%72.8%
 15.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Soledad High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,534 students attended Soledad High.

Soledad High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Frank Ledesma Elementary
Elementary : Gabilan Elementary
Elementary : Jack Franscioni Elementary
Elementary : Rose Ferrero Elementary
Elementary : San Vicente Elementary
Middle : Main Street Middle

Soledad High ranks 1149th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Soledad High are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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