Covina High School, commonly known as Covina High or CHS to the students, is a public high school located in Covina, California. Covina High School is one of three comprehensive high schools within the Covina-Valley Unified School District.
Serving 1,080 students in grades 9-12, Covina High School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 1,080 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covina High School's student population of 1,080 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,080 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1897
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Calendar
School Rankings
Covina High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covina High School is 0.36, 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
#4562 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
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 is Covina High School's ranking?
Covina High School is ranked #4562 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Covina High School often compared to?
Covina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Covina High School?
The graduation rate of Covina High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Covina High School?
1,080 students attend Covina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Covina High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covina High School?
Covina High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Covina High School offer ?
Covina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Covina High School part of?
Covina High School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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