Madera High School is the first school and original high school in the central San Joaquin Valley city of Madera, California, serving students since 1894. The school colors are royal blue & white and its mascot is the coyote.
Serving 1,865 students in grades 9-12, Madera 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than 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: 1,865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madera High School's student population of 1,865 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1894
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madera 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 Madera High School is 0.22, 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
#6242 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madera High School's ranking?
Madera High School is ranked #6242 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madera High School often compared to?
Madera High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madera South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madera High School?
The graduation rate of Madera High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Madera High School?
1,865 students attend Madera High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Madera High School students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Madera High School?
Madera High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madera High School offer ?
Madera High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madera High School part of?
Madera High School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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