Top Rankings
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,377 students in Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Coalinga-Huron Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,377 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, which is ranked #1767 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1761 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
87%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,631 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,631
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,190
$18,396
Best Coalinga-Huron Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesnut High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Coalinga High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Van Ness Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,232 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Nell Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Grades: 1-3
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Coalinga Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Grades: 4-5
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Huron Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36131 N St.
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2236
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2236
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #88.
Huron Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16875 Fourth St.
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2926
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2926
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Grades: K
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Grades: K-1
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,377 students.
What is the rank of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District is ranked #1767 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
87% of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Coalinga-Huron Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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