Banning High School is a public high school in Banning, California. It is part of the Banning Unified School District.
Serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12, Banning High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banning High School's student population of 1,146 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banning High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banning High School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7744 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banning High School's ranking?
Banning High School is ranked #7744 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Banning High School often compared to?
Banning High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaumont Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banning High School?
The graduation rate of Banning High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Banning High School?
1,146 students attend Banning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Banning High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banning High School?
Banning High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Banning High School offer ?
Banning High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Banning High School part of?
Banning High School is part of Banning Unified School District.
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