At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
611
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
21%-43.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Colfax High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Colfax, California. The school enrolls 611 students. It is part of the Placer Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPlacer Union High
County6061
CityColfax
ZIP95713
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063075004781
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment611
White74.8%
Hispanic / Latino11.9%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Two or More Races10.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
74.8%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
0.1%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
10.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.