Avenal High School

Avenal High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 E Mariposa St,  Avenal, CA
Reef-Sunset Unified School District
3.7
1.9
750 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Juan Ruiz
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
48.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
1.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2%
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
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
96.7%
White
2.3%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Fresno 166 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 87 Students
University of California - Irvine 84 Students
University of California - Davis 84 Students
University of California - Berkeley 79 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 74 Students
California State University - Sacramento 57 Students
California State University, Chico 55 Students
San Francisco State University 54 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 32 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Criminology 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Plant Science 18 Students
Education 16 Students
Sociology 15 Students
Child Development 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 76 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
Honestly i couldn't have asked for a better school to enjoy my high school years. These past 4 year have really helped me grow and this school was part of it no matter the circumstances.
3.0 Senior
8/22/2023
The school does not offer many opportunities to the students. Yes there is agriculture programs and such but it doesn't seek interest of the students.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The best part of Being a part of Avenal High were the rallies and fun activities we would do. The worst part was being in a small school so less opportunities and classes to take. I still enjoyed every moment of high school because the teachers, students, and staff made it enjoyable.
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GreatSchools Reviews
1.9 8 Reviews
1.0 other
8/10/2025
This school is extremely unethical. This school picks and chooses their favorites and they are extremely biased to some students. The amount of racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia that is thrown around is sad and quite ridiculous. They do not make their students safety their number one prior...
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1.0 teacher
5/20/2018
I met many nice people and caring teachers, but I knew 2 kids who were bullied till they left and a bunch of kids who couldn't really read or write but graduated. They never would have passed a test like they used to have.
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4.0 student
5/24/2014
All the bad students are finally leaving this school, we have gotten a bigger boost in test scores. Sad to say though that my freshmen class isn't trying. It is not the teachers fault they don't want to learn, they have tried everything but they won't listen. Nobody has gotten pregnant as of yet. Ri...
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4.0 parent
5/20/2014
A class called Cyberhigh there is where students go to bring up their grades. There are Seniors who are counting to getting enough credit to graduate. Today they were told the Principle does't want to get them the extra test papers they need. Please we want to see our children graduate they deserve...
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Avenal High School

Avenal High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Avenal, CA and is served by the Reef-Sunset Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 750 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Avenal High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reef-Sunset Secondary Community Day School, Sunrise High School, Reef Sunset Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Avenal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avenal High School.

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