Yucaipa High School is a public high school in Yucaipa, California, United States that serves the cities of Yucaipa and Calimesa and the community of Oak Glen, 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
Serving 2,786 students in grades 9-12, Yucaipa 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 2,786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yucaipa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yucaipa High School's student population of 2,786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'One Town, One Team'
School Mascot
Thunderbirds
School Rankings
Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa High School is 0.56, 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
#4130 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbirds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yucaipa High School's ranking?
Yucaipa High School is ranked #4130 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yucaipa High School often compared to?
Yucaipa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaumont Senior High School, Redlands East Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yucaipa High School?
The graduation rate of Yucaipa High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yucaipa High School?
2,786 students attend Yucaipa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Yucaipa High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucaipa High School?
Yucaipa High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yucaipa High School offer ?
Yucaipa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yucaipa High School part of?
Yucaipa High School is part of Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2012
It's sad to say but the coaches for the highschool baseball team shows alot of favortism in selecting players. Too bad they can't be honest and fair and give other students a chance at this sport, who actually really loves playing baseball and is good at it. They are not given the opportunity to show their talent. Hope they get better coaching staff for the baseball team next year.
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