Denair’s public schools score below 79% of California districts on tests and graduation
In Denair, 11% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Denair, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Denair’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 582 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Denair’s, its schools beat 2%, lower than their 21% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 11% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70–74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Denair’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Denair enroll 697 students, against the district’s 1,301. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,910 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Denair High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Denair’s grade
C−: better than 21% of California school districts, #823 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Denair, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Denair
Denair Middle
Grades 6–8 · 298 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Denair
Denair Middle
Grades 6–8 · 298 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Denair
Denair Middle
Grades 6–8 · 298 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Denair
Denair High
Grades 9–12 · 306 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Denair
Denair High
Grades 9–12 · 306 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Denair
Denair High
Grades 9–12 · 306 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Denair
Denair High
Grades 9–12 · 306 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Denair’s public schools are run by Denair Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Denair vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Denair’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Denair | C− | Denair Unified |
Every school in Denair
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Denair Elementary).
Questions about Denair’s schools
Are Denair’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Denair children attend score below 79% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #823 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Denair in?
Denair Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,301 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Denair kids go to high school?
Denair High, with 306 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Denair’s graduation rate?
70–74% of the class of 2023 in Denair Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Denair spend per student?
$17,910 in Denair Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Denair?
Yes: Reyn Franca School (nonsectarian, grades 1–12, 42 students). Denair also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Denair families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.