Minarets High School is the first high school built in the Chawanakee Unified School District. The school's official first year of operation was in August 2008 with 27 9th graders in the Pilot Program. The school moved onto the new campus in September, 2009 with 135 9th and 10th graders.
Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Minarets Charter High School ranks in the top 30% 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minarets Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Minarets Charter High School's student population of 178 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Yellow
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Minarets Charter High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minarets Charter High School is 0.61, 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
#2829 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maverick The Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minarets Charter High School's ranking?
Minarets Charter High School is ranked #2829 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minarets Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Minarets Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Minarets Charter High School?
178 students attend Minarets Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Minarets Charter High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minarets Charter High School?
Minarets Charter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Minarets Charter High School offer ?
Minarets Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minarets Charter High School part of?
Minarets Charter High School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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