Minarets High School

Minarets High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
45077 Road 200 Rd,  O Neals, CA
Chawanakee Unified School District
3.7
4.1
223 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Ching
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
12.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.4%
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
5:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.2%
White
60.5%
Hispanic
23.8%
Native American
8.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or 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.
California State University - Fresno 65 Students
Fresno City College 27 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 26 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 22 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 21 Students
Clovis Community College 20 Students
San Francisco State University 18 Students
San Diego State University 17 Students
University of San Francisco 16 Students
California State University - Northridge 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 18 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Agricultural Business 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Photography 6 Students
English 5 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 127 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/21/2025
As I had only gone to this school for a year, I can say it was the best decision to transfer to Minarets High School. I loved every person I met and every teacher/ staff member. The campus created such an amazing environment and it allowed me to succeed. I'm so grateful to everyone that was there during my time.
4.0 Junior
12/7/2024
For the 3 years that I have attended Minarets High School I have had an amazing experience. I have made new friends, learned new things that I'd never even think of, and overall have one of the best high school experiences that I could ask for. My brother and my sister both went to this high-school and we have never had any complaints about the school or teachers themselves. I love this school and I would recommend it to any student looking for a great quality high school education.
4.0 Senior
10/24/2024
The school offers opportunities for students as well as a safe space to grow. However, they fail to properly explain and demonstrate how to reach out and complete tasks to get involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 36 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/7/2025
When going to this school your last name matters. Very cliquey administrative structure. Principal is good, teachers are new just about every year. We had had 4 superintendents in the past 5 years. They are never in compliance with a lot of stuff!
5.0 other
1/6/2025
Minarets make sure to have everyone feel like they belong and are part of the school the best experience you could have is to join a sport or club and don't be shy everyone there is friendly they may not look or sound friendly but once you engage with people more it becomes so easy and fast to knowi...
5.0 parent
12/28/2024
We commute 1 1/2 hrs round trip twice every school day to ensure our child can attend. In our mountain communities there is no other school that comes close in comparison to what Chawanakee/Minarets offers, and education being so important to us, it’s beyond worth it. From how much the teachers genu...
5.0 other
12/15/2024
I like the small numbers of students. The Teachers are special, they get to know the kids and provide a good atmosphere.

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Minarets High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in O Neals, CA and is served by the Chawanakee Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 223 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Minarets High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chawanakee Adult Education, Yosemite Lakes Christian Academy, Prism, and more. Learn more about what O Neals has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Minarets High School.

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