Is Gonzales High a good school?

Gonzales High ranks 1448 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gonzales High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 777 students attended Gonzales High.

What is the racial makeup of Gonzales High?

Students at Gonzales High are 97% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Gonzales High?

Gonzales High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : La Gloria Elementary Middle : Fairview Middle

Gonzales High

Summary:

Gonzales High is a public high school located in Gonzales, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 809 students. The school is part of the Gonzales Unified School District, which is ranked 1198 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gonzales High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.5% to 97.4% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.2% in 2018-2019 to 37.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Gonzales High's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 39.39% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 10.66% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024. The school's migrant student population has performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 9 out of 100 California high schools in 2023-2024, which is a notable bright spot in the school's overall performance.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Salinas Union High School District, such as Everett Alvarez High and Salinas High, Gonzales High's performance is generally lower, with higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores. The disparities in performance among different student subgroups at Gonzales High, such as the lower performance of Special Education and Disabled students, suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing equity gaps and providing more targeted support for these populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926

(831) 675-2495

District: Gonzales Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1448^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,885

Feeder schools for Gonzales High:

Elementary:	La Gloria Elementary
Middle:	Fairview Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 777

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.7%

White:

1.0%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gonzales High ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gonzales High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.7%), American Indian (1%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gonzales High is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Gonzales High employs 41.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gonzales High is $7,885.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gonzales High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gonzales High 1448^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Gonzales High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Gonzales Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Gonzales Unified 1198^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gonzales High

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Rank History for all students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	25.50	1057^th	1653	36.1%
2005	42.74	738^th	1901	61.2%
2006	30.42	1079^th	1968	45.2%
2007	39.65	885^th	2063	57.1%
2008	25.88	1296^th	2117	38.8%
2009	29.08	1438^th	2238	35.7%
2010	24.49	1439^th	2281	36.9%
2011	22.49	1558^th	2367	34.2%
2012	19.88	1628^th	2354	30.8%
2013	19.86	1653^rd	2426	31.9%
2015	25.35	1417^th	1994	28.9%
2016	28.11	1398^th	2039	31.4%
2017	43.42	1165^th	2021	42.4%
2018	36.63	1279^th	2017	36.6%
2019	37.64	1271^st	2133	40.4%
2021	35.80	830^th	1290	35.7%
2022	22.07	1609^th	2123	24.2%
2023	32.32	1348^th	2348	42.6%
2024	29.00	1448^th	2323	37.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	77.49	76^th	941	91.9%
2021	53.12	161^st	467	65.5%
2022	29.50	837^th	1044	19.8%
2023	42.14	417^th	1323	68.5%
2024	44.10	365^th	1350	73.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.42	871^st	1547	43.7%
2024	25.35	1156^th	1534	24.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.73	1185^th	1862	36.4%
2019	39.43	1175^th	1937	39.3%
2021	40.04	705^th	1126	37.4%
2022	23.31	1479^th	1943	23.9%
2023	37.87	1196^th	2247	46.8%
2024	35.54	1277^th	2235	42.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.99	44^th	89	50.6%
2024	88.27	9^th	100	91.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	31.82	203^rd	290	30.0%
2023	34.52	262^nd	417	37.2%
2024	49.25	228^th	451	49.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.70	1280^th	1760	27.3%
2019	33.19	1211^th	1833	33.9%
2021	31.63	747^th	1054	29.1%
2022	24.47	1404^th	1858	24.4%
2023	26.95	1403^rd	2118	33.8%
2024	41.48	1043^rd	2098	50.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.19	1125^th	1161	3.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.39	1111^th	1834	39.4%
2019	36.36	1153^rd	1880	38.7%
2021	31.29	783^rd	1122	30.2%
2022	17.51	1563^rd	1916	18.4%
2023	35.23	1188^th	2207	46.2%
2024	17.01	1663^rd	2172	23.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gonzales High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.48	1059^th	1742	39.2%
2019	43.22	1031^st	1814	43.2%
2022	26.07	1386^th	1861	25.5%
2023	39.65	1134^th	2142	47.1%
2024	36.19	1229^th	2125	42.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gonzales High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	191	3	33	1043	0	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1999	58	8	24	1134	8	n/a	n/a	0	1232
2000	55	3	8	696	3	n/a	n/a	0	765
2001	48	3	16	659	4	n/a	n/a	0	730
2002	37	8	22	655	2	n/a	n/a	0	724
2003	37	8	22	655	2	n/a	n/a	0	724
2004	35	5	15	656	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2005	37	2	17	639	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2006	32	3	15	649	0	n/a	n/a	4	703
2007	22	4	10	661	0	n/a	n/a	2	699
2008	25	5	12	661	1	n/a	n/a	0	704
2009	28	3	10	681	1	1	2	0	726
2010	22	2	3	673	0	0	0	0	700
2011	27	7	6	689	0	0	1	0	730
2012	30	3	10	711	0	1	2	0	757
2013	26	3	8	719	0	1	1	0	758
2014	22	4	6	713	0	3	1	0	749
2015	18	4	6	726	1	4	2	0	761
2016	17	4	6	709	2	1	2	0	741
2017	17	2	4	738	3	1	1	0	766
2018	19	1	6	755	2	0	2	0	785
2019	17	0	4	790	4	0	2	0	817
2020	16	2	5	848	2	2	3	0	878
2021	12	2	5	843	4	2	1	0	869
2022	9	0	4	829	5	2	1	0	850
2023	8	0	4	794	1	0	2	0	809
2024	8	2	3	751	8	0	5	0	777

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gonzales High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1270	46.5	27.3	45.7
1999	1232	50.7	24.3	44.2
2000	765	34.7	22.0	58.8
2001	730	37.9	19.3	67.8
2002	724	32.8	22.1	63.4
2003	724	32.8	22.1	63.4
2004	711	36.1	19.7	67.5
2005	695	31.7	21.9	60.7
2006	703	33.2	21.2	58.1
2007	699	32.6	21.4	61.5
2008	704	40.2	17.5	63.8
2009	726	31.7	18.8	92.3
2010	700	33.5	20.9	69.4
2011	730	n/a	n/a	82.9
2012	757	33.7	22.4	78.5
2013	758	34.2	22.1	76.1
2014	749	34.0	22.0	85.4
2015	761	34.0	22.3	79
2016	741	34.0	21.7	73.4
2017	766	33.5	22.8	83.4
2018	785	33.9	23.1	83.8
2019	817	36.8	22.1	71.5
2020	878	n/a	n/a	82.8
2021	869	36.6	23.7	85.7
2022	850	38.2	22.2	87.6
2023	809	40.7	19.8	93.9
2024	777	41.4	18.7	60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gonzales High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1270	46.5	27.3	45.7
1999	1232	50.7	24.3	44.2
2000	765	34.7	22.0	58.8
2001	730	37.9	19.3	67.8
2002	724	32.8	22.1	63.4
2003	724	32.8	22.1	63.4
2004	711	36.1	19.7	67.5
2005	695	31.7	21.9	60.7
2006	703	33.2	21.2	58.1
2007	699	32.6	21.4	61.5
2008	704	40.2	17.5	63.8
2009	726	31.7	18.8	92.3
2010	700	33.5	20.9	69.4
2011	730	n/a	n/a	82.9
2012	757	33.7	22.4	78.5
2013	758	34.2	22.1	76.1
2014	749	34.0	22.0	85.4
2015	761	34.0	22.3	79
2016	741	34.0	21.7	73.4
2017	766	33.5	22.8	83.4
2018	785	33.9	23.1	83.8
2019	817	36.8	22.1	71.5
2020	878	n/a	n/a	82.8
2021	869	36.6	23.7	85.7
2022	850	38.2	22.2	87.6
2023	809	40.7	19.8	93.9
2024	777	41.4	18.7	60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gonzales High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,885

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gonzales High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1271^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1348^th of 2348 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gonzales High)	46.1	44.5	1.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gonzales Unified)	42.8	44.5	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gonzales High)	9	12.5	3.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gonzales Unified)	8	12.5	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Gonzales High)	19.1	12.5	6.5%
11th Grade Science (Gonzales Unified)	17	12.5	4.5%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	817	809	1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	790	794	0.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	8	52.9%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	93.9%	22.5%

Schools Near Gonzales High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Gonzales High	Public	9-12	501 Fifth St.	Gonzales	93926	Monterey County	Gonzales Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 675-2495	777	41	18.7	60.6%	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	751 (96.7%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	29	1448^th of 2323 public high schools	37.7%		32.3	1348^th of 2348 public high schools	42.6%	100			14.7		14.6		39.4	39.4		10.7	10.7	$7,885
Soledad High	Public	9-12	425 Gabilan Dr.	Soledad	93960	Monterey County	Soledad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 678-6400	1,503	72	20.7	83.2%	34 (2.3%)	5 (0.3%)	1,432 (95.3%)	27 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	39.5	1149^th of 2323 public high schools	50.5%		33.3	1324^th of 2348 public high schools	43.6%	175				16.1	16.1		50.5	50.5		11.4	11.4	$6,856
Pinnacles High	Public	9-12	690 Main St.	Soledad	93960	Monterey County	Soledad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 678-6301	33	3	11.0	81.8%	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10	2016^th of 2323 public high schools	13.2%		13.6	1882^nd of 2348 public high schools	19.8%	134				0.0	0.0		16.7	16.7		0.0	0.0	$22,138
Soledad Transition Center	Public	12	310 Main St.	Soledad	93960	Monterey County	Soledad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 678-8373	13	1	13.0	38.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Open Door Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	901 Blanco Cir.	Salinas	93901	Monterey County	Monterey County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 840-8199	46	2	23.4	93.5%	3 (6.5%)	2 (4.3%)	41 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.2	1238^th of 2323 public high schools	46.7%					(n/a)				16.7	16.7
Alisal High	Public	9-12	777 Williams Rd.	Salinas	93905	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7600	2,791	123	22.6	97.1%	12 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2,734 (98.0%)	30 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.3%)	49.4	877^th of 2323 public high schools	62.2%		44.8	997^th of 2348 public high schools	57.5%	120		14.7	37.1	3.5	25.9		53.1	53.1		19.3	19.3	$9,059
Salinas High	Public	9-12	726 South Main St.	Salinas	93901	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7400	2,446	109	22.4	83.6%	398 (16.3%)	13 (0.5%)	1,867 (76.3%)	70 (2.9%)	6 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	89 (3.6%)	68.8	495^th of 2323 public high schools	78.7%		58.1	690^th of 2348 public high schools	70.6%	195		21.9	42.1	9.7	35.2		68.2	68.2		29.4	29.4	$9,289
Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	867 East Laurel Dr.	Salinas	93905	Monterey County	Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(831) 753-4209	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
El Puente	Public	7-12	20 Sherwood Pl.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7700	349	19	18.0	94.6%	15 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	326 (93.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24.5	1565^th of 2323 public high schools	32.6%		21.8	1647^th of 2348 public high schools	29.9%	82	5.6			9.1	8.6	44.4	37.8	40.0	0.0	4.9	3.9	$19,257
Carr Lake Community Day	Public	7-12	10 Sherwood Pl.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7700	31	2	16.4	93.5%	1 (3.2%)	1 (3.2%)	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$22,104

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