Los Banos High School is a high school located in Los Banos, California, United States, in Merced County. Its sports programs play in the California Interscholastic Federation, Sac-Joaquin Section, Division IV, Central California Conference.
Serving 1,543 students in grades 9-12, Los Banos High School ranks in the bottom 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Banos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Los Banos High School's student population of 1,543 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Los Banos High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Banos High School is 0.30, 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
#5920 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Banos High School's ranking?
Los Banos High School is ranked #5920 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Banos High School often compared to?
Los Banos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacheco High School, Merced High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Banos High School?
The graduation rate of Los Banos High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Los Banos High School?
1,543 students attend Los Banos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Los Banos High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Banos High School?
Los Banos High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Banos High School offer ?
Los Banos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Los Banos High School part of?
Los Banos High School is part of Los Banos Unified School District.
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