Minarets High School is the first high school built in the Chawanakee Unified School District. The school's official first year of operation was in August 2008 with 27 9th graders in the Pilot Program. The school moved onto the new campus in September, 2009 with 135 9th and 10th graders.
Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Minarets Charter High School ranks in the top 30% 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minarets Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Minarets Charter High School's student population of 165 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple, Yellow
Campus Size
340 acres
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Minarets Charter High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minarets Charter High School is 0.62, 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
#2829 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maverick The Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minarets Charter High School's ranking?
Minarets Charter High School is ranked #2829 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minarets Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Minarets Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Minarets Charter High School?
165 students attend Minarets Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Minarets Charter High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minarets Charter High School?
Minarets Charter High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Minarets Charter High School offer ?
Minarets Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minarets Charter High School part of?
Minarets Charter High School is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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