Serving 76 students in grades 5-12, El Centro Jr./sr. 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Centro Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Centro Jr./sr. High School's student population of 76 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Centro Jr./sr. 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 El Centro Jr./sr. High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
46%
5%
White
7%
20%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Centro Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School is ranked #7855 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of El Centro Jr./sr. High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
76 students attend El Centro Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of El Centro Jr./sr. High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Centro Jr./sr. High School?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Centro Jr./sr. High School offer ?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is El Centro Jr./sr. High School part of?
El Centro Jr./sr. High School is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.
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