Colfax High School
School Overview
Colfax High School is a public school located in Colfax, California. It is a school in Placer Union High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 600 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 600 students are attending Colfax High School. By gender, there are 307 and 293 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Colfax High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 342 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 | 9 | 22 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 289 | 133 | 156 |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 342 | 147 | 195 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Colfax High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 300 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 36,593 Households |
| Population | 91,639 |
| Male | 46,347 |
| Female | 47,164 |
| Child Population | 24,167 |
| Total Housing Units | 39,674 Units |
| Average House Value | $469,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,249 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% |
| Average Household Income | $80,554 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.15% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Colfax High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 214 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 108 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Colfax High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 214 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 76 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 68 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 191 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 108 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Placer Union High
In Placer Union High, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.