Top Rankings
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,377 students in Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Coalinga-Huron Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,377 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, which is ranked #1767 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1761 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
87%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,631 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,631
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,190
$18,396
Best Coalinga-Huron Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesnut High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Coalinga High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Van Ness Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,232 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Nell Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Grades: 1-3
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Coalinga Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Grades: 4-5
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Huron Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36131 N St.
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2236
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2236
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #88.
Huron Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16875 Fourth St.
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2926
Huron, CA 93234
(559) 945-2926
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Grades: K
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Grades: K-1
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,377 students.
What is the rank of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District is ranked #1767 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
87% of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District?
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Coalinga-Huron Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles

Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.

2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.

Will Single Sex Classrooms Save 51爆料s?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.