Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harry P B Carden ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry P B Carden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harry P B Carden's student population of 34 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harry P B Carden is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harry P B Carden?
The graduation rate of Harry P B Carden is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harry P B Carden?
34 students attend Harry P B Carden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Harry P B Carden students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry P B Carden?
Harry P B Carden has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry P B Carden offer ?
Harry P B Carden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Harry P B Carden part of?
Harry P B Carden is part of Yuba County Office Of Education School District.
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