California High

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California High ranks 71 st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

California High is a public high school located in California, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 422 students. The school is part of the Moniteau County R-I school district, which is ranked 84 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

California High has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, moving from the bottom half of Missouri high schools to the top 20% in recent years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also improved, going from 2 stars out of 5 to 4 stars out of 5 in the last few years. White students at California High have consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri high schools for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students has been relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri high schools for these subgroups.

California High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, consistently above 95% in recent years, and its dropout rate has remained relatively low, ranging from 1.1% to 1.6% over the past few years. The school's test scores in subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and English I/II have shown a mixed performance compared to the state and district averages, with the school performing particularly well in Biology I. However, California High has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.8% to 18.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018-1279

(573) 796-4911

District: Moniteau County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,743

Feeder schools for California High:

Elementary:	California Elementary
Middle:	California Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details California High ranks better than 81.2% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at California 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: White (80%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at California High is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare California High employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at California High is $10,743.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

California High:

SchoolDigger ranks California High 71^st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See California High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Moniteau County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Moniteau County R-I 84^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for California High

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Rank History for all students at California High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.01	260^th	534	51.3%
2007	59.36	189^th	538	64.9%
2008	55.11	242^nd	539	55.1%
2009	59.82	143^rd	507	71.8%
2010	66.86	97^th	516	81.2%
2011	56.02	211^th	528	60.0%
2012	48.44	283^rd	522	45.8%
2013	59.24	147^th	523	71.9%
2014	49.88	249^th	521	52.2%
2015	46.38	270^th	504	46.4%
2016	45.12	225^th	401	43.9%
2017	43.56	243^rd	404	39.9%
2018	43.83	242^nd	468	48.3%
2019	45.03	233^rd	460	49.3%
2021	57.05	110^th	358	69.3%
2022	72.32	49^th	361	86.4%
2023	64.77	68^th	352	80.7%
2024	66.92	71^st	378	81.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.16	246^th	382	35.6%
2019	36.55	240^th	368	34.8%
2024	64.00	60^th	274	78.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at California High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.67	55^th	96	42.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at California High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.39	78^th	84	7.1%
2019	22.26	79^th	91	13.2%

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Rank History for White students at California High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.07	188^th	440	57.3%
2019	45.32	199^th	430	53.7%
2021	55.23	93^rd	309	69.9%
2022	73.39	35^th	310	88.7%
2023	67.13	47^th	302	84.4%
2024	65.80	59^th	321	81.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for California High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	560	560
1992	563	3	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1993	578	2	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	589
1994	620	2	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	631
1995	438	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1996	438	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1997	458	3	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1998	461	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1999	465	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2000	474	5	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2001	460	4	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2002	454	3	2	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	484
2003	454	3	2	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	484
2004	420	2	1	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	448
2005	417	1	4	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
2006	412	2	7	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	464
2007	416	2	2	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
2008	403	2	2	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	456
2009	404	2	1	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	457
2010	378	3	3	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2011	383	3	2	36	2	0	1	0	427
2012	403	3	1	32	1	0	0	0	440
2013	348	3	1	29	0	0	2	0	383
2014	387	4	0	32	3	0	0	0	426
2015	376	3	0	34	4	1	0	0	418
2016	362	4	0	45	2	0	2	0	415
2017	357	5	0	53	2	0	3	0	420
2018	377	3	0	63	1	0	2	0	446
2019	369	3	1	58	1	0	6	0	438
2020	360	2	1	50	1	0	7	0	421
2021	355	4	1	56	0	0	8	0	424
2022	361	7	2	55	1	0	9	0	435
2023	346	5	4	58	1	0	8	0	422
2024	357	4	4	74	1	0	6	0	446

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 California High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	560	30.0	18.6	n/a
1992	576	31.1	18.5	n/a
1993	589	31.6	18.6	n/a
1994	631	32.3	19.5	0
1995	447	28.8	15.5	n/a
1996	447	28.8	15.5	n/a
1997	472	29.0	16.3	6.8
1998	468	29.5	15.9	8.3
1999	475	30.8	15.4	14.9
2000	488	31.3	15.6	17.2
2001	485	32.2	15.1	15.9
2002	484	33.8	14.3	17.1
2003	484	33.8	14.3	17.1
2004	448	30.6	14.6	21.7
2005	459	29.1	15.8	21.1
2006	464	31.2	14.9	27.8
2007	459	30.2	15.2	25.7
2008	456	33.2	13.7	30
2009	457	34.3	13.3	31.5
2010	429	34.3	12.4	31.9
2011	427	34.7	12.2	28.1
2012	440	33.7	13.0	27.7
2013	383	32.8	11.6	30.5
2014	426	32.4	13.1	36.9
2015	418	33.0	12.6	37.6
2016	415	35.0	11.8	36.1
2017	420	34.8	12.0	43.6
2018	446	33.7	13.2	44.8
2019	438	35.4	12.3	40.6
2020	421	35.5	11.8	38.2
2021	424	34.8	12.1	42
2022	435	34.8	12.4	37
2023	422	34.2	12.3	29.4
2024	446	32.3	13.7	37.4

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 California High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	560	30.0	18.6	n/a
1992	576	31.1	18.5	n/a
1993	589	31.6	18.6	n/a
1994	631	32.3	19.5	0
1995	447	28.8	15.5	n/a
1996	447	28.8	15.5	n/a
1997	472	29.0	16.3	6.8
1998	468	29.5	15.9	8.3
1999	475	30.8	15.4	14.9
2000	488	31.3	15.6	17.2
2001	485	32.2	15.1	15.9
2002	484	33.8	14.3	17.1
2003	484	33.8	14.3	17.1
2004	448	30.6	14.6	21.7
2005	459	29.1	15.8	21.1
2006	464	31.2	14.9	27.8
2007	459	30.2	15.2	25.7
2008	456	33.2	13.7	30
2009	457	34.3	13.3	31.5
2010	429	34.3	12.4	31.9
2011	427	34.7	12.2	28.1
2012	440	33.7	13.0	27.7
2013	383	32.8	11.6	30.5
2014	426	32.4	13.1	36.9
2015	418	33.0	12.6	37.6
2016	415	35.0	11.8	36.1
2017	420	34.8	12.0	43.6
2018	446	33.7	13.2	44.8
2019	438	35.4	12.3	40.6
2020	421	35.5	11.8	38.2
2021	424	34.8	12.1	42
2022	435	34.8	12.4	37
2023	422	34.2	12.3	29.4
2024	446	32.3	13.7	37.4

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 California High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$312 (3.1%)	$9,629 (96.9%)	$9,941
2020	$394 (3.8%)	$9,901 (96.2%)	$10,296
2021	$2,575 (22.7%)	$8,774 (77.3%)	$11,349
2022	$2,360 (22.0%)	$8,383 (78.0%)	$10,743

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 460 High schools	Ranks 68^th of 352 High schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (California High)	39.8	29.8	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Moniteau County R-I)	39.8	39.8
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (California High)	26.4	60.2	33.8%
End of Course Biology I (Moniteau County R-I)	26.4	60.2	33.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English I (California High)	60.9	75.6	14.7%
End of Course English I (Moniteau County R-I)	60.9	75.6	14.7%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	61.9	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	422	3.7%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	58	58
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	369	346	6.2%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	29.4%	11.3%

Schools Near California High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
California High	Public	9-12	1501 W Buchanan St	California	65018	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 796-4911	446	32	13.7	37.4%	357 (80.0%)	4 (0.9%)	74 (16.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	66.9	71^st of 378 public high schools	81.2%		64.8	68^th of 352 public high schools	80.7%	3				38.0	57.2			$10,743	$2,360	$8,383
Tipton High	Public	9-12	400 S. Gravois Ave.	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 433-5528	190	16	12.2	35.8%	178 (93.7%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.1	182^nd of 378 public high schools	51.9%					(n/a)				50.9	24.6			$11,963	$3,834	$8,129
Jamestown C-I High	Public	6-12	222 School St	Jamestown	65046	Moniteau County	Jamestown C-1	No	No	No	No	(660) 849-2141	107	13	8.3	23.4%	104 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)				18.3				$11,372	$793	$10,579
Russellville High	Public	7-12	13600 Rte C	Russellville	65074	Cole County	Cole County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 782-3973	295	24	12.2	29.5%	284 (96.3%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	31.9	252^nd of 378 public high schools	33.3%		27	255^th of 352 public high schools	27.6%	3	16.7	29.0	33.4	24.6	28.5			$10,633	$2,518	$8,115
Prairie Home High	Public	6-12	301 Hwy Drive	Prairie Home	65068	Cooper County	Prairie Home R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 841-5296	85	9	9.4	47.1%	79 (92.9%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.2	247^th of 378 public high schools	34.7%					(n/a)				27.9	27.0			$12,303	$1,766	$10,537
Bunceton High	Public	7-12	500 E. Main	Bunceton	65237	Cooper County	Cooper County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 427-5415	33	6	5.9	100.0%	30 (90.9%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$23,212	$2,884	$20,329
Eldon High	Public	9-12	101 S Pine St	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 392-8010	616	32	19.5	42.0%	586 (95.1%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	75.1	39^th of 378 public high schools	89.7%		80.6	24^th of 352 public high schools	93.2%	15				59.6	54.1		65.7	$11,182	$2,685	$8,497
Eldon Career Center	Public	9-12	112 S Pine St	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 392-8060	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Morgan County High	Public	9-12	913 W Newton	Versailles	65084	Morgan County	Morgan County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 378-4697	383	32	11.8	51.7%	339 (88.5%)	5 (1.3%)	17 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.0%)	33	248^th of 378 public high schools	34.4%		32.3	233^rd of 352 public high schools	33.8%	15				23.8	25.8	44.4		$13,590	$2,403	$11,187

Frequently Asked Questions about California High

What is the racial makeup of California High?

Students at California High are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into California High?

California High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : California Elementary
Middle : California Middle

Is California High a good school?

California High ranks 71^st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend California High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended California High.

What district is California High in?

Moniteau County R-I

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