Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Emery Secondary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emery Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Emery Secondary's student population of 155 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emery Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emery Secondary is 0.71, which is more 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
#7581 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
46%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emery Secondary's ranking?
Emery Secondary is ranked #7581 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emery Secondary?
The graduation rate of Emery Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Emery Secondary?
155 students attend Emery Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Emery Secondary students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emery Secondary?
Emery Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emery Secondary offer ?
Emery Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emery Secondary part of?
Emery Secondary is part of Emery Unified School District.
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