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Placer High School vs. Placer County Community Schools

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School Overview

School
Placer High School
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Placer County Community Schools
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 1,303 students in grades 9-12, Placer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Placer County Community Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,303 students
5 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Placer High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Placer County Community Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Placer High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Placer County Community Schools.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Placer High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Placer County Community Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
3:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Placer High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Placer Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Placer County Community Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3451 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Placer High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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32%
(Top 50% in CA)
<50%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Placer Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placer County Community Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Placer Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placer County Community Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Placer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Placer Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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93%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥50%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Placer High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Placer Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Placer County Community Schools with the average graduation rate observed in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Placer High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Placer County Community Schools by grade.
Grade 9 Students
319
1
Grade 10 Students
302
1
Grade 11 Students
345
2
Grade 12 Students
337
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Placer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Placer Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Placer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Placer Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Placer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Placer Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Placer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Placer Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
59%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Placer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Placer Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Placer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Placer Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Placer County Community Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.58
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Placer High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Placer Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Placer County Community Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Placer High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Placer Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Placer County Community Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Placer High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Placer Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Placer County Community Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Placer County Office Of Education School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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