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Wasco High

Wasco Union High · Kern County · 1900 Seventh Street, Wasco, CA 93280-0250

(661) 758-7400

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5/10
#629
Rank 629 out of 1,227
English Language Arts6/10 · #604 · 51st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #575 · 53rd percentile
Science4/10 · #880 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Wasco High sits in the heart of California's agricultural Central Valley, serving a tight-knit community where many families have deep roots in the farming industry that defines the region. The school lands right around the middle of the state rankings, with notably stronger showings in English and Math than in Science, making it a solid option for families looking for a dependable public education in a town with a genuine small-city feel. Wasco itself is the kind of place where people know their neighbors, and for families who value community connection alongside academics, this school reflects that grounded, hardworking spirit.

Student Demographics

359 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
334 (93%)
White
18 (5%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners95 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged324 (90%)
Students with Disabilities35 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,672
Enrollment
80.4
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.8%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
7.6%
AP Participation
of students
131
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Tigers · CIF Central Section

21
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

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 · #1825 · 18th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found