Chowchilla Union High School is a public high school located in Chowchilla, California. It is within the Chowchilla Union High School District.
Serving 1,067 students in grades 9-12, Chowchilla Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Chowchilla Union High School's student population of 1,067 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,067 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Red
School Motto
Inspire and Empower
Chowchilla Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chowchilla Union High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6859 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Chowchilla Union High School's ranking?
Chowchilla Union High School is ranked #6859 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chowchilla Union High School?
The graduation rate of Chowchilla Union High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chowchilla Union High School?
1,067 students attend Chowchilla Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chowchilla Union High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chowchilla Union High School?
Chowchilla Union High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chowchilla Union High School offer ?
Chowchilla Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chowchilla Union High School part of?
Chowchilla Union High School is part of Chowchilla Union High School District.
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