Norco High School is a comprehensive public high school serving over 2,000 students from grades 9-12 in Norco, California, United States. It is part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District. The current principal is Melissa Bako.
Serving 2,026 students in grades 9-12, Norco 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 2,026 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Norco High School's student population of 2,026 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,026 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norco 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 Norco High School is 0.59, 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
#3616 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norco High School's ranking?
Norco High School is ranked #3616 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Norco High School often compared to?
Norco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norco High School?
The graduation rate of Norco High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norco High School?
2,026 students attend Norco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Norco High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norco High School?
Norco High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norco High School offer ?
Norco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norco High School part of?
Norco High School is part of Corona-Norco Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/15/2021
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5 12/27/2018
this school is great they make me feel like I can be succesful
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