Colton High School

About Colton High School

Colton High School is a public high school located in Colton, California. It is part of the San Bernardino County Office of Education and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population and offers a variety of educational opportunities. Colton High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a rigorous academic program, with Advanced Placement and honors courses available. Students have the opportunity to take college-level courses, as well as participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and other activities. Colton High School is also home to a strong music program, with a marching band and jazz band. The school also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including a homecoming parade and a prom. Colton High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and strive for success.

Address:	777 W. Valley Blvd. Colton, CA 92324
Phone:	(909) 580-5005
Site:	colton.k12.ca.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,966 students

Overview Colton High School

Colton High School serves 1,966 students in grades 9-12.
Colton 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 18% (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 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Colton High School

Colton 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 Colton High School is 0.12, 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.