MENDOTA HIGH SCHOOL

Mendota High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mendota Unified school district, located in Mendota, CA with about 885 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Mendota High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mendota High School, located at 1200 Belmont Ave. in Mendota, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating as a key component of the Mendota Unified School District, the school is situated in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. It plays a central role in the lives of students in this agricultural region, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community spirit and its commitment to student development through both academic programs and extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations. As the flagship high school for the city of Mendota, the campus acts as a hub for local events and serves a diverse student body, striving to provide essential resources and support systems to help students navigate the challenges of the modern academic landscape while fostering regional pride.

For more information, contact Mendota High at (559) 655-1993 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
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MENDOTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mendota, CA with about 885 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mendota Unified
Total Students:
885
Teachers:
34.86
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 885 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MENDOTA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.7%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.