Colfax High School

About Colfax High School

Colfax High School is a public school located in Colfax, California. It is part of the Placer Union High School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Colfax High School offers a wide range of courses and activities, including Advanced Placement and honors classes, career and technical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of sports teams, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and track and field.
The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The staff and faculty are committed to helping students reach their full potential and helping them prepare for college and career success.
Colfax High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and have fun. With its diverse student population, wide range of courses and activities, and commitment to helping students succeed, Colfax High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality high school education.

Address:	24995 Ben Taylor Rd. Colfax, CA 95713
Phone:	(530) 346-2284
Site:	sites.google.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	640 students

Overview Colfax High School

Colfax High School serves 640 students in grades 9-12.
Colfax High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Colfax High School

Colfax High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Colfax High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.