Colton High School

Colton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
777 W Valley Blvd,  Colton, CA
Colton Joint Unified School District
3.5
4.8
2,122 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joda Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Average ACT
18
Math
19
English
17
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
41.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
3.7%
State Average
11.2%
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
393:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Hispanic
95%
Black
2.4%
White
1.6%
Asian
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<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.
California State University, San Bernardino 343 Students
University of California - Riverside 302 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 267 Students
University of California - Irvine 234 Students
San Bernardino Valley College 205 Students
University of California - San Diego 204 Students
California Baptist University 157 Students
San Diego State University 149 Students
University of California - Berkeley 144 Students
University of Southern California 135 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 97 Students
Business 96 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Criminology 40 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 34 Students
Mathematics 34 Students
Computer Science 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 417 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/22/2025
I'm currently a highschool Junior and some of the best things that Colton offers include, all of the communities, clubs, and classes you can join. This school offers so many programs for everyone
4.0 Senior
8/30/2024
The best parts are being able to connect to the teachers and talk to them if I couldn't talk to someone else. The part that sucked was the food and the way students would be blamed if picked on and retaliating
4.0 Senior
12/2/2022
I am apart of the associated student body, link crew and among other clubs. I have been able to see the school spirit that forms during football games. I have even seen the behind the scenes of these events,the hard work that is put in by its students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
3/4/2010
Do not blame the school for your child's minimum effort. As a student I believe that Colton High school is not a bad school. Chs is a very diverse school, not only will your child learn in a indiscriminate environment they will learn life lessons from amazing teachers they will never forget. This ye...
5.0 parent
10/20/2008
5.0 parent
5/31/2008
4.0 other
5/7/2008

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Colton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colton, CA, in the Colton neighborhood, and is served by the Colton Joint Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,122 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Colton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $513,960. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rialto High School, Washington High School, Middle College High School, and more. Learn more about what Colton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colton High School.

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