Ceres High School is located in the city of Ceres, which is located in the central San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento and 95 miles east of San Francisco, in the heart of Stanislaus County.
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, Ceres 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ceres High School's student population of 1,660 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Ceres 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 Ceres High School is 0.33, which is less 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
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ceres Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ceres High School's ranking?
Ceres High School is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ceres High School often compared to?
Ceres High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ceres High School?
The graduation rate of Ceres High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ceres High School?
1,660 students attend Ceres High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ceres High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ceres High School?
Ceres High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ceres High School offer ?
Ceres High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ceres High School part of?
Ceres High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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