Barstow High School

Barstow High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
430 S 1st Ave,  Barstow, CA
Barstow Unified School District
3.4
3.2
1,634 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derrick Delton
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
22
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
2.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.8%
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
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
57.8%
Black
17.4%
White
17.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<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.
Barstow Community College 138 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 124 Students
University of California - Irvine 113 Students
San Diego State University 103 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 94 Students
University of California - San Diego 89 Students
San Francisco State University 78 Students
University of Southern California 74 Students
University of San Diego 74 Students
University of California - Berkeley 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 58 Students
Business 57 Students
Biology 42 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 188 Reviews
1.0 Senior
4/8/2025
I am a senior at this school but to me this school severely lacks any real joy at anything. The classes we have rarely teach us and expect us to turn in assignments on time but barely give us any explanation to them. I've had 2 teachers in my last 2 years of being at this school actually helping me in the classes we have the rest of them just depend on the computer. I do like their dances they have but the food itself is revolting.
3.0 Senior
2/18/2025
My worst experience is the lack of control In the school the teachers set bad examples and don't know how to command a classroom without breaking down and throwing a fit My best are the memories made with my friends
3.0 Junior
3/21/2024
From my experience, being in AP classes, Barstow High School is a decent school. You can tell most teachers enjoy their jobs and try their hardest to continue teaching, even when students are not listening. Overall, I wish there would be more enforcement in rules as there is a lot of frequent misbehaving around campus, plenty of fights, and a lot of disrespectful students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
3.0 student
6/3/2020
I'm a former student from Barstow High. I went there for both freshman and sophomore year. Now, the teachers at BHS are actually great people they do everything in the hands to send us students and prepare us for college. Always a positive attitude and all the are always willing to help whether on t...
3.0 parent
4/30/2013
I have a problem with my ex-wife that she dont let me see my daughter's and the school is very far from where I live.
5.0 parent
6/15/2012
Barstow High school has the best principal around. I was afraid to send my child to high school because of bullies and I feel great that there was no problem. My son even brings his I PAD to school because of the IEP (special needs program) He is allowed to bring items that will help him do better i...
2.0 other
5/31/2012
Honestly this school isn't that great. There are some good teachers that care that their students graduate, but a majority mainly those with tenor could care less and simply be happy getting paid.

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Barstow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Barstow, CA, in the Barstow neighborhood, and is served by the Barstow Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,634 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Barstow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $281,273. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain, Empire Springs Charter, and more. Learn more about what Barstow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barstow High School.

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