Oroville High School is a public high school located in the rural north valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, about seventy miles north of Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 1892, Oroville High School is the oldest high school in the district. The campus covers 4 acres.
Serving 872 students in grades 9-12, Oroville 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oroville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oroville High School's student population of 872 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
872 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1892
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oroville 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 Oroville High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oroville High School's ranking?
Oroville High School is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oroville High School often compared to?
Oroville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Plumas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oroville High School?
The graduation rate of Oroville High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oroville High School?
872 students attend Oroville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Oroville High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oroville High School?
Oroville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oroville High School offer ?
Oroville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oroville High School part of?
Oroville High School is part of Oroville Union High School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
No i would not send any of my future grand-kids there.Both my daughters went there.One asked to be home schooled by her 10th grade yr.By my the time my youngest was in her 10th grade yr she was hooked on pot and meth.Told me easy to score at school.I received no help from teachers or staff.They acted as if there was no problems in there school.My youngest is now home schooled and off drugs,thanks to no help from oroville high.So if you want your kid left behind send them if not home school.
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