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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Maxwell Sr High

Maxwell Unified · Colusa County · 515 Oak Street, Maxwell, CA 95955-0788

(530) 438-2291 · maxwell.k12.ca.us

5/10
#722
Rank 722 out of 1,227
Top 59%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1011 · 18th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #572 · 54th percentile
Science7/10 · #480 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Maxwell is a small farming community in the heart of California's Sacramento Valley, and Maxwell Sr High reflects that tight-knit, agricultural roots feel — the kind of school where everyone knows each other and community pride runs deep. Families who value a close community over a big-campus experience will find a lot to appreciate here, and the school shows some real strength in math and science that could connect well with students interested in agriculture, land, and natural resources. It's a rural lifestyle through and through, so families considering a move to Maxwell should be comfortable with wide-open spaces and small-town living, where the school is genuinely central to community life.

Student Demographics

34 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
22 (65%)
White
12 (35%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged29 (85%)
Students with Disabilities6 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

117
Enrollment
10.6
Teachers (FTE)
11.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
12.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Panther · CIF Northern Section

15
varsity sports
6 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Soccer (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 Programs1/10 · #2091 · 5th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found