Placer High
Auburn, CA · Placer Union High · Grades 9-12
377th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 75%▼ Declining
Placer High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Placer High 377th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — declining.
Placer High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 274 students tested
Placer High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,303 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.8% | 59.2% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 26.9% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 9.2% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Placer High
Typical home value $621K in zip 95603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Placer High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Confluence Continuation HighPlacer Union High · 0.1 mi away1,398th of 1,528
ELA 7% - 3Maidu Virtual Charter AcademyPlacer Union High · 0.2 mi away · charter1,099th of 1,528
ELA 37% · Math 12% - –Placer County CourtPlacer County Office of Education · 1 mi away
- 9Del Oro HighPlacer Union High · 7.6 mi away171st of 1,528
ELA 73% · Math 55% - 10Rocklin HighRocklin Unified · 11.3 mi away133rd of 1,528
ELA 73% · Math 63% - –Victory HighRocklin Unified · 11.4 mi away
- 8Twelve Bridges HighWestern Placer Unified · 12.1 mi away401st of 1,528
ELA 62% · Math 40% - 6Lincoln HighWestern Placer Unified · 12.1 mi away636th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Placer High in?
Placer High is part of the Placer Union High district in Auburn, California.
Is Placer High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Placer High 377th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Placer High?
White 59%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 2% (1,303 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Placer High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95603 is $621K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.