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Oroville Union High

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 37.5/100

Oroville Union High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.5/100 — 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oroville High at 48/100, where 12.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,990 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 42.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.6
19.0 – 47.6
Avg Exceeded %
9.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
42.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 28.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 42.8%, 24.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Oroville High leads the district at 48 with 12.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
19.5%
White
57.2%
Asian
8.0%
Black
2.6%
Other
12.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
53%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Oroville Union High spends $13,990 per student in current expenditures — $825 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,990
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,334
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 8.3%
$12,915 → $13,990
Spending Efficiency
2.68
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 38%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$59,973–$118,074
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
133
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (3)

Oroville Union High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.5 — 9.9 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Oroville High with a Scope Score of 48 and 12.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oroville High
Oroville Union High Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
48/100
2Las Plumas High
Oroville Union High Building Momentum
10.1%Developing
46/100
3Prospect High (Continuation)
Oroville Union High Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
19/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Oroville Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Oroville Union High a good school district?
Oroville Union High has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.5/100, which is 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Oroville Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Oroville Union High is Oroville High with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 12.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Oroville Union High spend per student?
Oroville Union High spends $13,990 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Oroville Union High?
Teacher salaries in Oroville Union High range from $59,973–$118,074 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.