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Colfax High

Placer Union High · Placer County · 24995 Ben Taylor Road, Colfax, CA 95713-9556

(530) 346-2284 · www.puhsd.k12.ca.us

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8/10
#291
Rank 291 out of 1,227
Top 24%
English Language Arts7/10 · #462 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #189 · 85th percentile
Science9/10 · #189 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills, Colfax High is a small-town school with a genuinely strong academic profile — especially in math and science, where it punches well above its size. Families who love the outdoors and want a tight-knit community where their kids are known by name, not just a student ID, tend to thrive here. Colfax itself has that charming Gold Rush-era character, with easy access to hiking, rafting, and the broader Tahoe region, making it a natural fit for families who want a quieter, nature-connected lifestyle without sacrificing solid academics.

Student Demographics

139 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
108 (78%)
Hispanic
20 (14%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Other
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged27 (19%)
Students with Disabilities17 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

611
Enrollment
27.7
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

99.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
5.4%
AP Participation
of students
36
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program135 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Falcons · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1909 · 14th percentile

7 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found