California City High

School Overview
California City High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the community of California City, California, within the Muroc Joint Unified School District. Located in a remote, high-desert environment, the school functions as a focal point for local students, offering a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and vocational opportunities. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a tight-knit campus culture where faculty and staff work to provide personalized attention to students despite the geographic isolation of the region.

The school’s academic and extracurricular programs are tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student population in a unique, sparsely populated area of Kern County. In addition to core subjects, the institution typically supports local athletics and student organizations to foster school spirit and community engagement. Because the school is situated in a high-desert area historically tied to aerospace and resource development, it often serves as the backbone for community events and development for families living in the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape.
655
Total Students
23.1
Full-Time Teachers
28.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California City High
Demographic Student Count
White101
Hispanic301
Black203
Asian4
Two or More39
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    301 (46.0 %)
  • Black
    203 (31.0 %)
  • White
    101 (15.4 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (6.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Mojave Unified
Phone: (760)373-5263
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 445
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 164
Grade 10 169
Grade 11 170
Grade 12 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for California City High
Grade Student Count
Grade 76
Grade 81
Grade 9164
Grade 10169
Grade 11170
Grade 12145
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for California City High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31848.5%
Male33751.5%