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Princeton High ranks 1742 nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Princeton High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Princeton High?

Students at Princeton High are 57% Hispanic, 37% White, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Princeton High?

Princeton High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Princeton Elementary

Princeton High

Summary:

Princeton High is a public high school located in Princeton, CA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Princeton Joint Unified school district, and it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years.

Princeton High faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with only 25% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was just 8.33%, far below the state average of 27.9%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.7% to 27.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Princeton High serves a student population with a high percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 66.13% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Princeton High to nearby schools, the differences in academic performance are stark. For example, Gridley High, located approximately 17 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy (83.69% for 11th-grade students) and Mathematics (46.15% for 11th-grade students) compared to Princeton High. The analysis also includes data on Esperanza High, a continuation school within the Gridley Unified district, which has significantly lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970

(530) 439-2261

District: Princeton Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1742^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Feeder schools for Princeton High:

Elementary:

Princeton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.5%

White:

37.0%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Princeton High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Princeton High ranks worse than 75% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Princeton 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 (56.5%), White (37%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton High is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Princeton High employs 5.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Princeton High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton High 1742^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Princeton High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Princeton High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	40.45	977^th	1769	44.8%
2005	50.39	793^rd	1777	55.4%
2006	39.98	1010^th	1804	44.0%
2007	34.13	1283^rd	1999	35.8%
2008	38.35	1204^th	2005	40.0%
2009	27.38	1542^nd	2063	25.3%
2010	44.47	1188^th	2179	45.5%
2011	34.73	1505^th	2236	32.7%
2012	39.68	1364^th	2259	39.6%
2013	68.08	648^th	2379	72.8%
2015	45.32	1210^th	2477	51.2%
2016	63.45	790^th	2497	68.4%
2017	50.08	1103^rd	2508	56.0%
2018	48.84	1120^th	2480	54.8%
2019	34.03	1650^th	2715	39.2%
2021	18.21	770^th	894	13.9%
2022	12.97	2535^th	2740	7.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.03	1529^th	2369	35.5%
2022	8.08	2420^th	2458	1.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.19	2105^th	2509	16.1%

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

Rank History for Princeton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	42.47	650^th	1653	60.7%
2005	44.41	708^th	1901	62.8%
2006	56.20	541^st	1968	72.5%
2007	68.89	281^st	2063	86.4%
2008	43.24	838^th	2117	60.4%
2009	39.98	1022^nd	2238	54.3%
2010	63.19	437^th	2281	80.8%
2011	44.08	941^st	2367	60.2%
2012	56.83	628^th	2354	73.3%
2013	54.73	663^rd	2426	72.7%
2015	44.50	1081^st	1994	45.8%
2017	47.27	1083^rd	2021	46.4%
2018	59.93	801^st	2017	60.3%
2019	61.03	715^th	2133	66.5%
2021	24.81	971^st	1290	24.7%
2022	38.59	1218^th	2123	42.6%
2023	12.06	1952^nd	2348	16.9%
2024	17.64	1742^nd	2323	25.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.57	356^th	1862	80.9%
2019	61.96	625^th	1937	67.7%
2021	33.79	786^th	1126	30.2%
2023	6.88	2172^nd	2247	3.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.16	1892^nd	2207	14.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Princeton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.58	825^th	1814	54.5%
2023	6.47	2087^th	2142	2.6%

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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 Princeton High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	70	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
1989	72	0	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1990	71	0	3	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1991	71	1	2	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
1992	71	0	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1993	82	0	4	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1994	78	0	2	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1995	83	0	0	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	123
1996	83	0	0	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	123
1997	80	0	0	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
1998	87	0	3	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
1999	90	0	3	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2000	77	0	0	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	115
2001	66	0	5	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2002	42	0	0	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	85
2003	42	0	0	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	85
2004	38	0	2	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	82
2005	37	0	2	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	82
2006	46	1	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	1	89
2007	50	1	0	41	2	n/a	n/a	1	95
2008	56	1	n/a	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	107
2009	57	0	0	53	7	0	1	0	118
2010	47	0	0	57	5	2	0	0	111
2011	52	0	0	59	9	2	0	0	122
2012	39	0	0	62	6	1	0	0	108
2013	38	0	0	72	8	0	0	0	118
2014	38	0	0	64	6	0	0	0	108
2015	46	0	0	59	4	0	1	0	110
2016	39	0	0	55	3	0	0	0	97
2017	36	1	0	60	0	0	0	0	97
2018	28	0	0	65	0	0	2	0	95
2019	20	0	0	56	1	0	0	0	77
2020	22	0	0	53	3	0	3	0	81
2021	24	0	0	52	5	0	4	0	85
2022	26	0	0	48	1	0	6	0	81
2023	23	0	0	32	2	0	4	1	62
2024	17	0	0	26	0	0	3	0	46

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Princeton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	8.2	11.2	n/a
1989	104	8.6	12.0	n/a
1990	104	9.7	10.7	n/a
1991	113	9.5	11.8	n/a
1992	102	9.7	10.5	43.1
1993	125	9.7	12.9	45.6
1994	122	9.4	13.0	53.3
1995	123	9.4	13.1	48
1996	123	9.4	13.1	48
1997	126	9.4	13.4	5.6
1998	127	9.4	13.5	43.3
1999	128	8.8	14.5	40.6
2000	115	9.7	11.9	46.1
2001	111	9.8	11.3	56.8
2002	85	8.7	9.8	64.7
2003	85	8.7	9.8	64.7
2004	82	6.8	12.1	58.5
2005	82	7.2	11.4	61
2006	89	7.5	11.9	56.8
2007	95	7.7	12.3	56.4
2008	107	8.0	13.4	0.9
2009	118	8.8	13.1	54.2
2010	111	9.0	12.3	58.6
2011	122	n/a	n/a	62.3
2012	108	9.0	12.0	63
2013	118	9.0	13.1	68.6
2014	108	9.0	12.0	70.4
2015	110	9.0	12.2	70.9
2016	97	8.0	12.1	70.1
2017	97	8.0	12.1	69.1
2018	95	8.0	11.8	80
2019	77	8.0	9.6	74
2020	81	n/a	n/a	67.9
2021	85	7.4	11.4	70.6
2022	81	6.8	11.8	67.9
2023	62	7.0	8.8	66.1
2024	46	5.1	8.9	76.1

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 Princeton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	8.2	11.2	n/a
1989	104	8.6	12.0	n/a
1990	104	9.7	10.7	n/a
1991	113	9.5	11.8	n/a
1992	102	9.7	10.5	43.1
1993	125	9.7	12.9	45.6
1994	122	9.4	13.0	53.3
1995	123	9.4	13.1	48
1996	123	9.4	13.1	48
1997	126	9.4	13.4	5.6
1998	127	9.4	13.5	43.3
1999	128	8.8	14.5	40.6
2000	115	9.7	11.9	46.1
2001	111	9.8	11.3	56.8
2002	85	8.7	9.8	64.7
2003	85	8.7	9.8	64.7
2004	82	6.8	12.1	58.5
2005	82	7.2	11.4	61
2006	89	7.5	11.9	56.8
2007	95	7.7	12.3	56.4
2008	107	8.0	13.4	0.9
2009	118	8.8	13.1	54.2
2010	111	9.0	12.3	58.6
2011	122	n/a	n/a	62.3
2012	108	9.0	12.0	63
2013	118	9.0	13.1	68.6
2014	108	9.0	12.0	70.4
2015	110	9.0	12.2	70.9
2016	97	8.0	12.1	70.1
2017	97	8.0	12.1	69.1
2018	95	8.0	11.8	80
2019	77	8.0	9.6	74
2020	81	n/a	n/a	67.9
2021	85	7.4	11.4	70.6
2022	81	6.8	11.8	67.9
2023	62	7.0	8.8	66.1
2024	46	5.1	8.9	76.1

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton 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 1650^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2535^th of 2740 Middle schools	31.7%
Ranks 715^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1952^nd of 2348 High schools	49.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Princeton High)	46.2	16.7	29.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Princeton Joint Unified)	46.2	16.7	29.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	46.6	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Princeton High)	15.4	5.6	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Joint Unified)	15.4	5.6	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.2	7.4%
8th Grade Science (Princeton High)	30.8	11.1	19.7%
8th Grade Science (Princeton Joint Unified)	30.8	11.1	19.7%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	29.2	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Princeton High)	53.3	14.3	39%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Princeton Joint Unified)	53.3	14.3	39%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Princeton High)	26.7	0	26.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Joint Unified)	26.7	0	26.7%
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	77	62	19.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	56	32	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	23	15%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74%	66.1%	7.9%

Schools Near Princeton 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
Princeton High	Public	9-12	473 State St.	Princeton	95970	Colusa County	Princeton Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 439-2261	46	5	8.9	76.1%	17 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	17.6	1742^nd of 2323 public high schools	25.0%		12.1	1952^nd of 2348 public high schools	16.9%	210		8.3		8.3	25.0	25.0	8.3	8.3
Princeton Landing High	Public	10-12	473 State St.	Princeton	95970	Colusa County	Princeton Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 439-2261	0	1	4.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Willows Community High	Public	10-12	823 West Laurel St.	Willows	95988	Glenn County	Willows Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 934-6605	21	1	35.0	90.5%	11 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$25,156
Willows High	Public	9-12	203 North Murdock Ave.	Willows	95988	Glenn County	Willows Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 934-6611	428	21	20.3	79.0%	149 (34.8%)	4 (0.9%)	241 (56.3%)	22 (5.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	39.3	1153^rd of 2323 public high schools	50.4%		41.1	1104^th of 2348 public high schools	53.0%	49		14.0		14.0	35.2	35.2	32.9	32.9	$10,153
Glenn County Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	451 South Villa Ave.	Willows	95988	Glenn County	Glenn County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(530) 934-6575	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Maxwell Senior High	Public	9-12	515 Oak St.	Maxwell	95955	Colusa County	Maxwell Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 438-2291	116	9	12.7	68.1%	42 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55	751^st of 2323 public high schools	67.7%		26.7	1513^th of 2348 public high schools	35.6%	762	36.4			33.3	46.2	46.2	23.1	23.1	$7,557
Colusa High	Public	9-12	901 Colus Ave.	Colusa	95932	Colusa County	Colusa Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 458-2156	459	20	23.1	69.9%	89 (19.4%)	3 (0.7%)	335 (73.0%)	4 (0.9%)	16 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.0%)	35.8	1247^th of 2323 public high schools	46.3%		39.6	1151^st of 2348 public high schools	51.0%	96		13.8	0.0	12.7	46.3	46.3	18.0	18.0	$7,411
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	901 Colus Ave.	Colusa	95932	Colusa County	Colusa Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 458-2156	25	1	18.6	68.0%	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)									$3,320
Biggs High	Public	9-12	3046 Second St.	Biggs	95917	Butte County	Biggs Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 868-5825	177	13	13.6	63.3%	95 (53.7%)	7 (4.0%)	63 (35.6%)	5 (2.8%)	3 (1.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	42.7	1054^th of 2323 public high schools	54.6%		46.5	960^th of 2348 public high schools	59.1%	94		21.9		21.9	56.3	56.3	9.4	9.4	$11,313
Esperanza High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	581 B Jackson St.	Gridley	95948	Butte County	Gridley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 846-6721	28	2	14.5	85.7%	7 (25.0%)	1 (3.6%)	20 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.2	2074^th of 2323 public high schools	10.7%		17.1	1775^th of 2348 public high schools	24.4%	299				0.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	$13,993

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