Barstow High School

About Barstow High School

Barstow High School is a public school located in Barstow, California. It is part of the Barstow Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a rich history, having been established in 1898. Barstow High School is known for its rigorous academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and its wide range of extracurricular activities.
At Barstow High School, students are encouraged to pursue their passions and interests. The school offers a variety of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student government. The school also has a strong focus on college and career readiness, offering guidance and resources to help students prepare for their future.
Barstow High School is committed to providing students with the best education possible. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful, productive citizens. With its outstanding academics, extracurricular activities, and college and career readiness programs, Barstow High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	430 S. First Ave. Barstow, CA 92311
Phone:	(760) 255-6105
Site:	barstow.k12.ca.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,470 students

Overview Barstow High School

Barstow High School serves 1,470 students in grades 9-12.
Barstow High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Barstow High School

Barstow High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Barstow High School is 0.62, 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.