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24995 Ben Taylor Road, Colfax, CA 95713-9556
Summary
Colfax High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 167/1,596 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 384/1,596 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 611 |
| Low-Income Students | 130 (21.3%) |
| English Learners | 7 (1.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 15.8 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period. Math fell 12.0 points from last year and fell 12.0 points over the full period.
•Math -12.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
77.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Colfax High compare within the district?
Colfax High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Placer Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Colfax High rank in California?
Colfax High ranks No. 167 of 1,596 in reading and No. 384 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Colfax High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 73.3% meet the reading standard and 30.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Colfax High compare with other schools in Placer County?
Colfax High is No. 3 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 17 9–12 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Colfax HighThis school | 37.7% | 77.5% |
| Del Oro High | 56.1% | 73.3% |
| Foresthill High | 17.1% | 69.0% |
