Placer High School

Placer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
275 Orange St,  Auburn, CA
Placer Union High School District
4.0
3.9
1,389 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peter Efstathiu
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
71.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
666:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
47.9%
White
59.7%
Hispanic
25.6%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Sierra College 146 Students
University of California - Davis 137 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 135 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 128 Students
San Diego State University 127 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 126 Students
University of California - Berkeley 110 Students
University of California - San Diego 110 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 101 Students
California State University - Sacramento 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 75 Students
Business 60 Students
Biology 59 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Environmental Science 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 224 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/21/2023
I transferred to Placer High School my junior year from a school closer to where I lived, and transferring was the best decision I could have made. It led to me meeting some of the most amazing friends I've ever had. I have improved academically by a tremendous amount, as well as having the opportunity to take more advanced classes that challenge me more.
5.0 Senior
8/20/2023
Most of the teachers are really great! Athletics are very strong at this school, and the coaches really seem to care.
5.0 Senior
2/9/2022
Placer is a beautiful school, with amazing history and diversity. The teachers and staff are involved and interact with students everyday, and the bell schedules are reasonable and flexible. Placer is by far the best high school I have personally ever been too.
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3.9 10 Reviews
1.0 other
5/27/2025
This place is awful-it will make you feel depressed and suicidal. There's no academic support from teachers, and barely any of them seem happy in their profession. They often take their frustrations out on the students, convincing them that "this is what college classes will be like," when in realit...
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5.0 other
4/5/2024
we set up site and it was a 5v5 and I was super scared.. I was with JACK GANZ and CHARLIE MCGOVERN and i heared explosions everywhere and I didn't know what to do JACK GANZ ran off and then i hear tons of pew pew and he was ELEMATED then i hear BIG foot steps and then JORGE RAMERIZ CAME SMASHING THR...
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5.0 other
4/5/2024
Defense wasn’t that great they almost planted on site but we clutched up
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5.0 parent
5/11/2023
Placer High School stands out among its counterparts across California. Notably, it is one of only two high schools in the state that features an open campus, creating an environment reminiscent of a college setting. This institution encourages students who are driven and eager to learn by offering...
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Placer High School

Placer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Auburn, CA, in the Auburn neighborhood, and is served by the Placer Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Placer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $607,410. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pine Hills Adventist Academy, Sierra Foothills Academy, Forest Lake Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Auburn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Placer High School.

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