California City High
California City, CA · Mojave Unified · Grades 9-12
1,235th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
California City High ranking
SchoolRow ranks California City High 1,235th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
California City High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 139 students tested
California City High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 637 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.3% | 48.4% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| Black | 27.8% | 28.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 30.9% | 14.4% | ▼ 16.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near California City High
Typical home value $276K in zip 93505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near California City High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Kern County ROPKern County ROP · 12.6 mi away
- 4Desert Junior-Senior HighMuroc Joint Unified · 14.9 mi away980th of 1,528
ELA 45% · Math 15% - –McGowan (Robert) High (Continuation)Muroc Joint Unified · 20.3 mi away
- 3Boron Junior-Senior HighMuroc Joint Unified · 20.5 mi away1,138th of 1,528
ELA 25% · Math 22% - –Rare Earth High (Continuation)Southern Kern Unified · 22.1 mi away
- 3Rosamond High Early College CampusSouthern Kern Unified · 22.3 mi away1,177th of 1,528
ELA 33% · Math 10% - 5Tehachapi HighTehachapi Unified · 25.8 mi away903rd of 1,528
ELA 45% · Math 19% - –Monroe High (Continuation)Tehachapi Unified · 25.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is California City High in?
California City High is part of the Mojave Unified district in California City, California.
Is California City High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks California City High 1,235th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of California City High?
Hispanic 48%, Black 29%, White 14%, Two or more races 8% (637 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near California City High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93505 is $276K 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.