Is Cambridge High a good school?

Cambridge High ranks in the bottom 3.9% of California high schools.

How many students attend Cambridge High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended Cambridge High.

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge High?

Students at Cambridge High are 85% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Cambridge High

Summary:

Cambridge High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Coalinga, California, part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. With just 68 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of California high schools over the past several years, performing significantly worse than nearby Coalinga High and Chesnut High (Continuation) across a range of metrics.

Cambridge High's key challenges include consistently low academic performance, with test scores well below state and district averages, as well as an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 70.9% to 97% in recent years. The school has also experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 10% to 42.3%, and low graduation rates, from 42.1% to 90%. Additionally, 89.71% of Cambridge High's students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, suggesting the school may face complex challenges in supporting its vulnerable student population.

Subgroup performance data reveals concerning trends, with the school's male and Hispanic students consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of their respective subgroups in California. While the school's female students and English Language Learners perform slightly better, they still rank in the bottom 20-25% of their subgroups. These findings indicate that Cambridge High may need additional resources and targeted support to address the diverse needs of its student body and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

516 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210-2927

(559) 935-7565

District: Coalinga-Huron Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2232^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.8%

White:

8.7%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambridge High ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cambridge 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 (84.8%), White (8.7%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge High is 9.4, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Cambridge High employs 4.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge High is $16. 2 high schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge High 2232^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Cambridge High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Coalinga-Huron Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Coalinga-Huron Unified 1483^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambridge High

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	24.09	1101^st	1653	33.4%
2005	16.29	1530^th	1901	19.5%
2006	19.30	1463^rd	1968	25.7%
2007	11.19	1847^th	2063	10.5%
2008	8.26	1915^th	2117	9.5%
2009	29.49	1414^th	2238	36.8%
2010	7.04	2069^th	2281	9.3%
2011	8.27	2091^st	2367	11.7%
2012	5.64	2128^th	2354	9.6%
2013	14.23	1925^th	2426	20.7%
2015	10.10	1832^nd	1994	8.1%
2016	8.85	1950^th	2039	4.4%
2017	11.92	1713^th	2021	15.2%
2018	11.40	1735^th	2017	14.0%
2019	11.64	1938^th	2133	9.1%
2022	10.13	2046^th	2123	3.6%
2023	6.56	2290^th	2348	2.5%
2024	7.31	2232^nd	2323	3.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2024	23.39	1112^th	1350	17.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.66	1532^nd	1862	17.7%
2019	12.41	1740^th	1937	10.2%
2022	9.79	1900^th	1943	2.2%
2023	6.49	2194^th	2247	2.4%
2024	7.36	2147^th	2235	3.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	7.70	1791^st	1833	2.3%
2024	6.40	2066^th	2098	1.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.93	1565^th	1834	14.7%
2019	12.79	1630^th	1880	13.3%
2022	9.70	1866^th	1916	2.6%
2023	6.40	2163^rd	2207	2.0%
2024	9.31	1927^th	2172	11.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cambridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.53	1532^nd	1742	12.1%
2019	12.08	1620^th	1814	10.7%
2022	9.36	1814^th	1861	2.5%
2023	6.16	2096^th	2142	2.1%
2024	7.30	2018^th	2125	5.0%

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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 Cambridge High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	23	0	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	48
1989	16	0	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	47
1990	13	0	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	57
1991	17	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	44
1992	17	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	32
1993	24	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	58
1994	13	1	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	41
1995	24	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	44
1996	24	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	44
1997	25	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	59
1998	18	0	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	48
1999	22	1	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	81
2000	16	1	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	91
2001	19	2	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	86
2002	20	2	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	61
2003	20	2	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	61
2004	28	0	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	49
2005	18	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	59
2006	13	1	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	31
2007	16	0	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	62
2008	17	4	n/a	40	n/a	n/a	n/a	61
2009	8	0	0	30	0	0	0	38
2010	7	0	0	40	0	0	0	47
2011	8	0	0	75	0	1	1	85
2012	5	0	0	40	0	0	1	46
2013	2	0	1	36	0	0	0	39
2014	5	0	0	53	1	0	0	59
2015	5	1	0	47	1	0	0	54
2016	5	1	2	56	0	0	1	65
2017	11	3	0	46	0	0	0	60
2018	4	0	0	45	0	0	2	51
2019	4	0	0	52	0	0	0	56
2020	4	2	0	37	0	0	0	43
2021	8	0	0	33	1	0	0	42
2022	2	0	0	36	0	0	0	38
2023	7	0	0	60	0	0	1	68
2024	4	1	1	39	0	0	1	46

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 Cambridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	48	1.9	25.2	n/a
1989	47	1.7	27.6	n/a
1990	57	1.9	30.0	n/a
1991	44	1.9	23.1	n/a
1992	32	1.9	16.8	3.1
1993	58	1.5	38.7	0
1994	41	1.5	27.3	0
1995	44	3.4	12.9	0
1996	44	3.4	12.9	0
1997	59	3.8	15.5	0
1998	48	4.0	12.0	0
1999	81	3.0	27.0	0
2000	91	3.0	30.3	0
2001	86	3.0	28.7	0
2002	61	3.0	20.3	0
2003	61	3.0	20.3	0
2004	49	2.0	24.5	30.6
2005	59	3.0	19.7	35.6
2006	31	2.0	15.5	22.6
2007	62	2.0	31.0	22.6
2008	61	1.0	61.0	23
2009	38	1.0	38.0	92.1
2010	47	1.0	47.0	76.6
2011	85	n/a	n/a	48.2
2012	46	3.0	15.3	n/a
2013	39	3.3	11.8	92.3
2014	59	3.1	18.6	91.5
2015	54	2.0	27.0	83.3
2016	65	3.0	21.6	89.2
2017	60	3.5	17.1	75
2018	51	2.5	20.4	74.5
2019	56	2.0	28.0	94.6
2020	43	n/a	n/a	93
2021	42	3.0	14.0	90.5
2022	38	5.2	7.3	76.3
2023	68	5.1	13.3	89.7
2024	46	4.8	9.4	91.3

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 Cambridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	48	1.9	25.2	n/a
1989	47	1.7	27.6	n/a
1990	57	1.9	30.0	n/a
1991	44	1.9	23.1	n/a
1992	32	1.9	16.8	3.1
1993	58	1.5	38.7	0
1994	41	1.5	27.3	0
1995	44	3.4	12.9	0
1996	44	3.4	12.9	0
1997	59	3.8	15.5	0
1998	48	4.0	12.0	0
1999	81	3.0	27.0	0
2000	91	3.0	30.3	0
2001	86	3.0	28.7	0
2002	61	3.0	20.3	0
2003	61	3.0	20.3	0
2004	49	2.0	24.5	30.6
2005	59	3.0	19.7	35.6
2006	31	2.0	15.5	22.6
2007	62	2.0	31.0	22.6
2008	61	1.0	61.0	23
2009	38	1.0	38.0	92.1
2010	47	1.0	47.0	76.6
2011	85	n/a	n/a	48.2
2012	46	3.0	15.3	n/a
2013	39	3.3	11.8	92.3
2014	59	3.1	18.6	91.5
2015	54	2.0	27.0	83.3
2016	65	3.0	21.6	89.2
2017	60	3.5	17.1	75
2018	51	2.5	20.4	74.5
2019	56	2.0	28.0	94.6
2020	43	n/a	n/a	93
2021	42	3.0	14.0	90.5
2022	38	5.2	7.3	76.3
2023	68	5.1	13.3	89.7
2024	46	4.8	9.4	91.3

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 Cambridge High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1938^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2290^th of 2348 High schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cambridge High)	10.3	0	10.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Coalinga-Huron Unified)	50.6	34.1	16.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Coalinga-Huron Unified)	14.8	6	8.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	68	21.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	52	60	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	7	75%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.6%	89.7%	4.9%

Schools Near Cambridge 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 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Cambridge High	Public	9-12	516 Baker St.	Coalinga	93210	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 935-7565	46	5	9.4	91.3%	4 (8.7%)	1 (2.2%)	39 (84.8%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	7.3	2232^nd of 2323 public high schools	3.9%		6.6	2290^th of 2348 public high schools	2.5%	58		0.0		0.0	7.7	7.7	0.0	0.0	$16
Coalinga High	Public	9-12	750 Van Ness Ave.	Coalinga	93210	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 935-7520	1,232	60	20.6	86.0%	114 (9.3%)	18 (1.5%)	1,053 (85.5%)	25 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.4%)	21.9	1628^th of 2323 public high schools	29.9%		29.6	1427^th of 2348 public high schools	39.2%	201		7.2	8.7	7.9	36.5	36.5	6.6	6.6	$8,892
Miles W. Culwell Community Day	Public	7-12	275 Cambridge Ave.	Coalinga	93210	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 935-7644	5	1	5.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$16
Chesnut High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	16673 Palmer	Huron	93234	Fresno County	Coalinga-Huron Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 945-2066	34	3	9.8	91.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	2238^th of 2323 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)		0.0		2.6	3.3	3.3	0.0	0.0	$15,099
Avenal High	Public	9-12	601 Mariposa St.	Avenal	93204	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-5253	750	30	24.9	95.9%	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	734 (97.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.3	1644^th of 2323 public high schools	29.2%		19.6	1710^th of 2348 public high schools	27.2%	66	13.1			13.3	29.9	29.9	5.8	5.8	$10,058
Sunrise High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	209 North Park Ave.	Avenal	93204	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-4162	20	2	10.1	90.0%	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10	2018^th of 2323 public high schools	13.1%		6.4	2294^th of 2348 public high schools	2.3%	276							0.0	0.0	$14,068
Reef-Sunset Secondary Community Day	Public	6-12	861 Monterey St.	Avenal	93204	Kings County	Reef-Sunset Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 386-0460	10	1	10.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$33,420

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cambridge High

Student/Teacher Ratio Cambridge High

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cambridge High

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge High

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Schools Near Cambridge High

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Miles W. Culwell Community Day

Chesnut High (Continuation)

Avenal High

Sunrise High (Continuation)

Reef-Sunset Secondary Community Day

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