Serving 1,133 students in grades 9-12, John Muir 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,133 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
John Muir High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Muir High School?
The graduation rate of John Muir High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Muir High School?
1,133 students attend John Muir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of John Muir High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir High School?
John Muir High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir High School offer ?
John Muir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Muir High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,133 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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