Claremont High School

Claremont High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1601 N Indian Hill Blvd,  Claremont, CA
Claremont Unified School District
3.8
3.5
2,354 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brett O Connor
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
79.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
45%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
12.1%
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
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
42.6%
White
30.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of California - Los Angeles 532 Students
University of California - San Diego 442 Students
University of California - Irvine 408 Students
University of California - Berkeley 373 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 330 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 325 Students
University of Southern California 320 Students
San Diego State University 295 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 281 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 258 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 225 Students
Psychology 218 Students
Biology 194 Students
Nursing 120 Students
Computer Science 112 Students
Political Science and Government 101 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Mathematics 68 Students
Economics 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 586 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
3/12/2025
Overall, CHS has been very helpful academically, mental health wise, and activities. It could be better in its food options, its MYP curriculum, and its admin
4.0 Junior
2/10/2025
CHS is a great school overall. It provides many opportunities you can seek to further your understanding on certain topics you don't understand yet. The teachers are overall nice, but some not as much. The food is not bad, it's very typical to intermediate school food.
4.0 Alum
9/27/2024
I think the best experience with Claremont high-school is that we had a longer lunch and there are many teachers who care for you as a student.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/8/2025
My daughter attended this school and had a wonderful experience with this high school. The academic standards are impressively high, and students are challenged to reach their full potential in every subject. Teachers are passionate about their work, provide engaging lessons, and genuinely care abou...
1.0 other
12/19/2024
Just don’t recommend this school at all
1.0 student
5/30/2024
There are some good things, but overall it’s such a toxic environment. It’s so disgustingly grade-centric. As a disabled student, I was unable to get the support I needed. The theatre and choir departments aren’t nearly as good as they make it out to be, and they’re extremely toxic environments. I w...
1.0 parent
3/9/2020
The staff in the front desk are very condescending and rude.

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Claremont High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Claremont, CA and is served by the Claremont Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,354 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Claremont High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,092,180. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillside High School, Bonita High School, San Antonio High (Continuation) School, and more. Learn more about what Claremont has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Claremont High School.

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