Clovis High School is a four-year high school founded in 1899. The school's current campus, located at 1055 Fowler Avenue in Clovis, California, United States, opened in 1969.
Serving 2,876 students in grades 9-12, Clovis High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 2,876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clovis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clovis High School's student population of 2,876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
1899
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clovis High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clovis High School is 0.65, 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
#1854 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clovis High School's ranking?
Clovis High School is ranked #1854 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clovis High School often compared to?
Clovis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clovis East High School, Buchanan High School, Clovis North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clovis High School?
The graduation rate of Clovis High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clovis High School?
2,876 students attend Clovis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Clovis High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clovis High School?
Clovis High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clovis High School offer ?
Clovis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clovis High School part of?
Clovis High School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
School Reviews
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