Wilson High School vs. Polytechnic High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Polytechnic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,661 students in grades 9-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 4,083 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,661 students
4,083 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
167 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4479 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4253 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
908
1060
Grade 10 Students
975
1065
Grade 11 Students
940
961
Grade 12 Students
838
997
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
19%
% Hispanic
58%
53%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
18%
8%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%