Madera South High School is a high school located in Madera, California and is part of the Madera Unified School District. Previously functioning as the second campus of the town's other high school, Madera High, the school officially became Madera's second official high school in August 2006.
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Madera South 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madera South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Madera South High School's student population of 1,855 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Black, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madera South 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 Madera South High School is 0.12, 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
#8059 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madera South High School's ranking?
Madera South High School is ranked #8059 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madera South High School often compared to?
Madera South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madera High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madera South High School?
The graduation rate of Madera South High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Madera South High School?
1,855 students attend Madera South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Madera South High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madera South High School?
Madera South High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madera South High School offer ?
Madera South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madera South High School part of?
Madera South High School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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