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Placer High

Placer Union High · Placer County · 275 Orange Street, Auburn, CA 95603-5115

(530) 885-4581 · www.puhsd.k12.ca.us

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8/10
#344
Rank 344 out of 1,227
Top 28%
English Language Arts8/10 · #252 · 80th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #452 · 63rd percentile
Science8/10 · #312 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Placer High sits in the heart of Auburn, a Gold Rush-era foothill town that blends small-city charm with easy access to both Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada. The school posts strong English and science scores, making it a solid fit for families who want academic substance without the pressure-cooker environment of more intensely competitive districts. Auburn itself has a tight-knit, outdoorsy feel — think mountain biking trails, the American River, and a genuine Main Street — so students here tend to grow up with a good balance of classroom and community life.

Student Demographics

268 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
163 (61%)
Hispanic
73 (27%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
Asian
5 (2%)
Other
13 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners29 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged97 (36%)
Students with Disabilities35 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,265
Enrollment
56.7
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
28.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.7%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.

5
AP Courses
offered
12.4%
AP Participation
of students
162
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Hillmen · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

25
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
Alpine Skiing/SnowboardingBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

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 Programs6/10 · #1050 · 53rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found