Arvin High School vs. Independence High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arvin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 2,653 students in grades 9-12, Arvin 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,324 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,653 students
2,324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5955 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4459 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
n/a
Graduation Rate
84%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
686
555
Grade 10 Students
687
595
Grade 11 Students
653
649
Grade 12 Students
627
525
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
97%
65%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
1%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
15%