Tipton High School vs. California High School
Should you attend Tipton High School or California High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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California High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Tipton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, California High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
185 students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#544 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
49
126
Grade 10 Students
51
111
Grade 11 Students
49
95
Grade 12 Students
36
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%