1800 Ascot Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (707) 556-5700
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12,Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jesse M. Bethel High School's student population of 1,499 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jesse M. Bethel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#6258 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vallejo City Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse M. Bethel High School's ranking?
Jesse M. Bethel High School is ranked #6258 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jesse M. Bethel High School often compared to?
Jesse M. Bethel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vallejo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School?
1,499 students attend Jesse M. Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Jesse M. Bethel High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse M. Bethel High School?
Jesse M. Bethel High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jesse M. Bethel High School offer ?
Jesse M. Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jesse M. Bethel High School part of?
Jesse M. Bethel High School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Jesse M. Bethel High School vs. Vallejo High School
The nearest high school to Jesse M.Bethel High School is Vallejo High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hogan Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joseph H.Wardlaw Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-6 | 727 students 0.5 miles 1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
0.5
K-6
727
Hogan Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 930 students 0.9 miles 850 Rosewood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
0.9
6-8
930
Cave Language Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-8 | 377 students 1.3 miles 770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
1.3
K-8
377
Annie Pennycook Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-6 | 480 students 1.4 miles 3620 Fernwood Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8590
1.4
K-6
480
Steffan Manor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 458 students 1.6 miles 815 Cedar St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8640
1.6
K-5
458
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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