Sanger High School is the four-year public high school serving Sanger, California and the rural surrounding community. The official address of the current campus is 1045 Bethel Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657. The school moved to the new campus and new address in 2001.
Serving 2,443 students in grades 9-12, Sanger 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 88% 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: 2,443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sanger High School's student population of 2,443 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Campus Size
60
School Rankings
Sanger High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanger High School is 0.35, 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
#3056 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Apache
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanger High School's ranking?
Sanger High School is ranked #3056 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sanger High School often compared to?
Sanger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clovis East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanger High School?
The graduation rate of Sanger High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sanger High School?
2,443 students attend Sanger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sanger High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanger High School?
Sanger High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sanger High School offer ?
Sanger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sanger High School part of?
Sanger High School is part of Sanger Unified School District.
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