Hughson Union High School serves students from the rural community of Hughson, California, as well as the outer towns of Hickman, California and La Grange, California.
Serving 835 students in grades 9-12, Hughson 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hughson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hughson High School's student population of 835 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1911
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Hughson 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 Hughson High School is 0.53, 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
#4361 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughson High School's ranking?
Hughson High School is ranked #4361 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hughson High School often compared to?
Hughson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hughson High School?
The graduation rate of Hughson High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hughson High School?
835 students attend Hughson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hughson High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hughson High School?
Hughson High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hughson High School offer ?
Hughson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hughson High School part of?
Hughson High School is part of Hughson Unified School District.
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