Los Banos High

1966 11th St.
Los Banos, CA 93635

1,543 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Los Banos High School, located at 1966 11th St. in Los Banos, California, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As the flagship high school of the Los Banos Unified School District, it carries a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular engagement, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus environment is focused on fostering student growth through a blend of rigorous coursework, vocational pathways, and a wide array of student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Los Banos High School is deeply rooted in the spirit of the local community, known for its strong athletic programs and school pride. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages students to participate in clubs, performing arts, and community service projects. By maintaining a balance between traditional instruction and modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and beyond.

1,543

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Banos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	1,303
Black	11
Asian	24
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,303 (84.6%)
White
184 (11.9%)
Asian
24 (1.6%)
Two or More
13 (0.8%)
Black
11 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Banos Unified
Phone:	(209)826-6033
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	987
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	224

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 437

Grade 10 365

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 352