Serving 628 students in grades 9-12, Encina Preparatory 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Encina Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Encina Preparatory High School's student population of 628 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Encina Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Encina Preparatory High School is 0.78, which is more 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
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Encina Preparatory High School's ranking?
Encina Preparatory High School is ranked #9426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Encina Preparatory High School often compared to?
Encina Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Loma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Encina Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Encina Preparatory High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Encina Preparatory High School?
628 students attend Encina Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Encina Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encina Preparatory High School?
Encina Preparatory High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Encina Preparatory High School offer ?
Encina Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Encina Preparatory High School part of?
Encina Preparatory High School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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