San Jacinto High School is the only major public high school in the city of San Jacinto, California. The other high school in San Jacinto, Mountain View High School, is a small alternative school located near San Jacinto High's campus.
Serving 2,509 students in grades 9-12, San Jacinto 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 93% 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: 2,509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Jacinto High School's student population of 2,509 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
San Jacinto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Jacinto High School is 0.35, 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
#6190 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Jacinto High School's ranking?
San Jacinto High School is ranked #6190 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Jacinto High School often compared to?
San Jacinto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahquitz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Jacinto High School?
The graduation rate of San Jacinto High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Jacinto High School?
2,509 students attend San Jacinto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of San Jacinto High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Jacinto High School?
San Jacinto High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Jacinto High School offer ?
San Jacinto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Jacinto High School part of?
San Jacinto High School is part of San Jacinto Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (School Events)
August 07, 2025 (Thursday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK - SCHOOL SITES CLOSED (School Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - SCHOOL SITES CLOSED (School Events)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - ALL SITES CLOSED (School Events)
April 10, 2026 (Friday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (School Events)
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)
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