Livingston High School, in Livingston, California, United States, is a public secondary school in the Merced Union High School District. The school contains grades 9-12. Students come from Livingston Middle School and Ballico Middle School.
Serving 1,169 students in grades 9-12, Livingston 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Livingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Livingston High School's student population of 1,169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Livingston 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 Livingston High School is 0.27, 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
#7066 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Livingston High School's ranking?
Livingston High School is ranked #7066 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Livingston High School often compared to?
Livingston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Livingston High School?
The graduation rate of Livingston High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Livingston High School?
1,169 students attend Livingston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Livingston High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Livingston High School?
Livingston High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Livingston High School offer ?
Livingston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Livingston High School part of?
Livingston High School is part of Merced Union High School District.
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