Is Trona High a good school?

Trona High ranks in the bottom 1.4% of California high schools.

How many students attend Trona High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Trona High?

Students at Trona High are 61% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Trona High?

Trona High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Trona Elementary

Trona High

Summary:

Trona High is a public high school located in Trona, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. The school is part of the Trona Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1533 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trona High consistently performs significantly below the state and district averages in academic assessments, with only 4.55% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 630 out of 2,354 California high schools in 2011-2012 (4-star rating) to 2,290 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024 (0-star rating). Trona High also struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and consistently high chronic absenteeism, all of which are significantly worse than the state averages.

In comparison, the nearest comparable schools, Burroughs High and Mesquite Continuation High, both part of the Sierra Sands Unified School District, perform significantly better than Trona High across various metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Burroughs High, in particular, has a much higher statewide ranking (701 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024) and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a more successful academic environment.

Detail:

Public 7-12

83600 Trona Rd.
Trona, CA 93562-2101

(760) 372-2824

District: Trona Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2290^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,490

Feeder schools for Trona High:

Elementary:

Trona Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

29.3%

African American:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trona High ranks worse than 98.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Trona High ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Trona High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), Hispanic (29.3%), African American (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trona High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Trona High employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trona High is $25,490.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trona High:

SchoolDigger ranks Trona High 2728^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Trona High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Trona High 2290^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Trona High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Trona Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Trona Joint Unified 1533^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trona High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	48.99	800^th	1769	54.8%
2005	29.94	1238^th	1777	30.3%
2006	25.40	1358^th	1804	24.7%
2007	25.00	1533^rd	1999	23.3%
2008	35.07	1294^th	2005	35.5%
2009	36.60	1291^st	2063	37.4%
2010	21.04	1818^th	2179	16.6%
2011	19.69	1914^th	2236	14.4%
2012	40.50	1343^rd	2259	40.5%
2013	26.97	1806^th	2379	24.1%
2015	22.00	1949^th	2477	21.3%
2016	19.67	2042^nd	2497	18.2%
2017	15.88	2188^th	2508	12.8%
2018	27.18	1748^th	2480	29.5%
2019	27.92	1873^rd	2715	31.0%
2021	20.26	745^th	894	16.7%
2023	12.96	2594^th	2802	7.4%
2024	7.02	2728^th	2777	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.27	1318^th	2230	40.9%
2019	38.59	1373^rd	2369	42.0%
2021	28.66	551^st	721	23.6%
2023	12.53	2422^nd	2549	5.0%
2024	6.58	2550^th	2575	1.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.21	1839^th	2262	18.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.45	567^th	763	25.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.97	1529^th	1552	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Trona High

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Rank History for all high school students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	42.44	653^rd	1653	60.5%
2005	46.07	669^th	1901	64.8%
2006	41.67	798^th	1968	59.5%
2007	36.61	966^th	2063	53.2%
2008	39.79	917^th	2117	56.7%
2009	39.21	1049^th	2238	53.1%
2010	51.35	721^st	2281	68.4%
2011	40.88	1034^th	2367	56.3%
2012	56.73	630^th	2354	73.2%
2013	45.59	907^th	2426	62.6%
2015	37.65	1216^th	1994	39.0%
2016	28.03	1399^th	2039	31.4%
2017	31.54	1355^th	2021	33.0%
2018	33.15	1333^rd	2017	33.9%
2019	51.72	940^th	2133	55.9%
2021	21.23	1015^th	1290	21.3%
2023	11.15	1996^th	2348	15.0%
2024	5.99	2290^th	2323	1.4%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.49	1526^th	1547	1.4%
2024	13.85	1524^th	1534	0.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.45	337^th	1937	82.6%
2021	21.43	901^st	1126	20.0%
2023	8.39	2094^th	2247	6.8%
2024	5.49	2210^th	2235	1.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.59	1976^th	2118	6.7%
2024	6.01	2078^th	2098	1.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.03	1844^th	2207	16.4%
2024	5.53	2149^th	2172	1.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.41	2117^th	2125	0.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Trona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.12	1382^nd	1434	3.6%
2024	2.48	1365^th	1406	2.9%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Trona High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	166	3	2	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	200
1989	221	2	2	42	4	n/a	n/a	0	271
1990	232	3	3	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
1991	221	2	6	37	18	n/a	n/a	0	284
1992	235	1	6	27	8	n/a	n/a	0	277
1993	221	5	5	41	16	n/a	n/a	0	288
1994	179	7	5	44	46	n/a	n/a	0	281
1995	159	2	1	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	198
1996	159	2	1	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	198
1997	214	6	7	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	294
1998	178	6	4	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	240
1999	150	6	3	47	0	n/a	n/a	2	208
2000	137	5	4	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	190
2001	149	5	2	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	197
2002	120	3	0	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	153
2003	120	3	0	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	153
2004	135	3	2	34	1	n/a	n/a	4	179
2005	122	9	1	30	1	n/a	n/a	3	166
2006	106	10	6	29	1	n/a	n/a	6	158
2007	106	18	4	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	167
2008	100	22	4	36	4	n/a	n/a	0	166
2009	94	21	2	32	3	2	9	0	163
2010	77	12	2	30	2	2	2	0	127
2011	72	18	2	29	2	2	0	0	125
2012	64	9	2	30	3	1	2	0	111
2013	61	4	1	30	1	0	4	0	101
2014	54	10	0	25	2	0	4	0	95
2015	58	12	0	32	2	0	6	0	110
2016	58	8	0	32	1	0	6	0	105
2017	62	7	0	39	2	0	7	0	117
2018	58	8	0	46	2	0	7	0	121
2019	71	10	0	43	2	0	7	0	133
2020	60	13	0	46	1	0	8	0	128
2021	63	14	0	43	1	0	6	0	127
2022	60	17	0	42	1	0	8	0	128
2023	55	12	0	40	0	0	9	0	116
2024	71	7	0	34	0	0	4	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 Trona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	200	18.3	10.9	n/a
1989	271	19.6	13.8	n/a
1990	280	22.5	12.4	n/a
1991	284	22.5	12.6	n/a
1992	277	22.9	12.0	22.4
1993	288	21.0	13.7	26.4
1994	281	21.9	12.8	29.2
1995	198	21.0	9.4	59.6
1996	198	21.0	9.4	59.6
1997	294	17.0	17.3	38.1
1998	240	17.3	13.9	44.6
1999	208	16.3	12.8	43.2
2000	190	15.5	12.3	47.9
2001	197	11.7	16.8	0
2002	153	12.0	12.8	60.1
2003	153	12.0	12.8	60.1
2004	179	9.7	18.5	10.9
2005	166	10.0	16.6	62
2006	158	9.2	17.2	67.1
2007	167	8.1	20.6	62.3
2008	166	11.1	15.0	56.6
2009	163	10.4	14.4	53.4
2010	127	10.3	12.3	56.7
2011	125	n/a	n/a	60.8
2012	111	9.8	11.2	n/a
2013	101	9.6	10.4	69.3
2014	95	9.6	9.8	75.8
2015	110	10.0	11.0	76.4
2016	105	10.0	10.5	71.4
2017	117	9.3	12.5	68.4
2018	121	9.1	13.2	78.5
2019	133	9.4	14.1	77.4
2020	128	n/a	n/a	63.3
2021	127	10.4	12.2	80.3
2022	128	10.6	12.0	73.4
2023	116	11.6	10.0	75.9
2024	116	8.4	13.6	74.1

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 Trona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	200	18.3	10.9	n/a
1989	271	19.6	13.8	n/a
1990	280	22.5	12.4	n/a
1991	284	22.5	12.6	n/a
1992	277	22.9	12.0	22.4
1993	288	21.0	13.7	26.4
1994	281	21.9	12.8	29.2
1995	198	21.0	9.4	59.6
1996	198	21.0	9.4	59.6
1997	294	17.0	17.3	38.1
1998	240	17.3	13.9	44.6
1999	208	16.3	12.8	43.2
2000	190	15.5	12.3	47.9
2001	197	11.7	16.8	0
2002	153	12.0	12.8	60.1
2003	153	12.0	12.8	60.1
2004	179	9.7	18.5	10.9
2005	166	10.0	16.6	62
2006	158	9.2	17.2	67.1
2007	167	8.1	20.6	62.3
2008	166	11.1	15.0	56.6
2009	163	10.4	14.4	53.4
2010	127	10.3	12.3	56.7
2011	125	n/a	n/a	60.8
2012	111	9.8	11.2	n/a
2013	101	9.6	10.4	69.3
2014	95	9.6	9.8	75.8
2015	110	10.0	11.0	76.4
2016	105	10.0	10.5	71.4
2017	117	9.3	12.5	68.4
2018	121	9.1	13.2	78.5
2019	133	9.4	14.1	77.4
2020	128	n/a	n/a	63.3
2021	127	10.4	12.2	80.3
2022	128	10.6	12.0	73.4
2023	116	11.6	10.0	75.9
2024	116	8.4	13.6	74.1

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 Trona High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$25,490

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trona High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1873^rd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2594^th of 2802 Middle schools	23.6%
Ranks 940^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1996^th of 2348 High schools	40.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Trona High)	42.3	7.7	34.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Trona Joint Unified)	42.3	7.7	34.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trona High)	36	0	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trona Joint Unified)	36	0	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Trona High)	42.9	17.7	25.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Trona Joint Unified)	42.9	17.7	25.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trona High)	10	11.8	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trona Joint Unified)	10	11.8	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Trona High)	10	12.5	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Trona Joint Unified)	10	12.5	2.5%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
10th Grade Science (Trona High)	21.7	12.5	9.2%
10th Grade Science (Trona Joint Unified)	21.7	12.5	9.2%
10th Grade Science (California)	23.2	22.4	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Trona High)	44.4	7.7	36.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Trona Joint Unified)	44.4	7.7	36.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Trona High)	12.5	7.7	4.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Trona Joint Unified)	12.5	7.7	4.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	133	116	12.8%
African American	10	12	20%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	43	40	7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	71	55	22.5%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.4%	75.9%	1.6%

Schools Near Trona High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Trona High	Public	7-12	83600 Trona Rd.	Trona	93562	San Bernardino County	Trona Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 372-2824	116	8	13.6	74.1%	71 (61.2%)	7 (6.0%)	34 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	6	2290^th of 2323 public high schools	1.4%		11.2	1996^th of 2348 public high schools	15.0%	294	0.0		0.0	9.1	0.0		4.6	9.1	0.0		4.6	$25,490
Burroughs High	Public	9-12	500 East French St.	Ridgecrest	93555	Kern County	Sierra Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 499-1800	1,518	75	20.2	48.0%	765 (50.4%)	95 (6.3%)	487 (32.1%)	74 (4.9%)	18 (1.2%)	9 (0.6%)	60 (4.0%)	56.8	701^st of 2323 public high schools	69.8%		67.5	517^th of 2348 public high schools	78.0%	184		33.0	32.9			54.3	54.3			23.0	23.0
Mesquite Continuation High	Public	9-12	140 West Drummond	Ridgecrest	93555	Kern County	Sierra Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 499-1810	103	6	17.9	82.5%	55 (53.4%)	8 (7.8%)	32 (31.1%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	11.2	1934^th of 2323 public high schools	16.7%		26.1	1532^nd of 2348 public high schools	34.8%	402		4.9	4.4			13.6	13.6			4.7	4.7

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