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Middle College High

Public Grades 9-12

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 100% of California high schools

Summary

Middle College High is a standout public high school (grades 9-12) serving 343 students in Stockton, California, and it consistently ranks among the very best schools in the entire state despite being part of the Lodi Unified district, which has an average performance ranking.

The school's academic results are extraordinary, with over 98% of students proficient in English and a perfect 100% graduation rate for five straight years, dramatically outperforming both district and state averages. It achieves this while serving a student body where over half qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and it does so with a higher student-teacher ratio and more efficient spending than many nearby schools like Village Oaks High or Plaza Robles Continuation High. This success is shared by other specialized programs in the area, such as the highly-ranked Stockton Early College Academy, suggesting the early college model is particularly effective locally.

Middle College High's excellence is consistent and broad, with top-tier performance across all student groups for over a decade. Key factors include an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5%, indicating strong student engagement, and a school design that produces outstanding outcomes within its district context, far surpassing other Lodi Unified schools like Ronald E. McNair High. This makes it a compelling example of how a focused educational approach can lead to remarkable student success.

343

Students ?

32.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,274

Per pupil spending ?

53.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207-6370

(209) 954-5790

District: Lodi Unified

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

54.2%

Hispanic:

25.7%

White:

9.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (85% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of California high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 32 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg32%

California avg41%

10^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7High Schools in the Lodi Unified

980^th of 1,543Lodi Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	99.1	10 of 2162	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	98.8	23 of 2159	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.1	46 of 2170	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.5	6 of 2123	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.4	23 of 1290	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	99.2	9 of 2133	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.9	6 of 2017	99.7%	★★★★★
2017	97.7	21 of 2021	99.0%	★★★★★
2016	96.6	42 of 2039	97.9%	★★★★★
2015	98.4	11 of 1994	99.4%	★★★★★
2013	79.5	151 of 2426	93.8%	★★★★★
2012	77.2	185 of 2354	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	75.2	206 of 2367	91.3%	★★★★★
2010	73.8	222 of 2281	90.3%	★★★★★
2009	75.9	177 of 2238	92.1%	★★★★★
2008	74.8	191 of 2117	91.0%	★★★★★
2007	77.1	159 of 2063	92.3%	★★★★★
2006	67.3	330 of 1968	83.2%	★★★★☆
2005	67.4	286 of 1901	85.0%	★★★★☆
2004	63.6	291 of 1653	82.4%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.4	14 of 585	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	84.7	69 of 573	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	104 of 591	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	91.8	13 of 581	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	89.1	32 of 582	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.3	52 of 581	91.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	98.7	8 of 1906	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	50 of 1915	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	87 of 1915	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	13 of 1858	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	97.1	19 of 1054	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	98.7	8 of 1833	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	97.5	11 of 1760	99.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	95.3	61 of 1900	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	148 of 1902	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.8	41 of 1917	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.9	6 of 1861	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	99.7	7 of 1814	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	99.3	7 of 1742	99.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	99.6	12 of 2013	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	14 of 2026	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	99.4	22 of 2030	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.9	4 of 1943	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.1	12 of 1126	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	99.8	5 of 1937	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	99.5	8 of 1862	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	98.6	27 of 1942	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	7 of 1948	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	99.0	22 of 1963	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.7	5 of 1916	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	96.6	37 of 1122	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	98.6	36 of 1880	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	99.4	5 of 1834	99.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	97.1	9 of 1173	99.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2018)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy99%+50 vs state

Science81%+48 vs state

Mathematics75%+37 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Middle College is a great school. Both of my daughter's graduated from MCHS and I am still an involved parent at the school 5 years after my youngest has graduated. They care about all the students success in school and life. Many students keep in contact with school long after they graduate. This is an extension of family, not just a school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middle College High	Public	9-12	5151 Pacific Ave.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Lodi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 954-5790	343	11	32.1	53.6%	31 (9.0%)	15 (4.4%)	88 (25.7%)	186 (54.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	14 (4.1%)	99.1	10^th of 2162 public high schools	99.5%		98.8	23^rd of 2159 public high schools	98.9%	13		81.0		81.0				98.7	98.7				74.7	74.7	$15,274	$2,057	$13,217
Village Oaks High	Public	9-12	1900 West Swain	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Lincoln Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 953-8740	156	16	9.9	83.3%	13 (8.3%)	21 (13.5%)	105 (67.3%)	12 (7.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	12.9	1883^rd of 2162 public high schools	12.9%		17.7	1744^th of 2159 public high schools	19.2%	139		12.9		12.7				9.7	9.7				0.0	0.0	$28,772	$2,890	$25,882
Stagg Senior High	Public	9-12	1621 Brookside Rd.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7445	1,677	82	20.4	74.6%	79 (4.7%)	208 (12.4%)	1,124 (67.0%)	152 (9.1%)	23 (1.4%)	9 (0.5%)	80 (4.8%)	24.7	1603^rd of 2162 public high schools	25.9%		32.7	1430^th of 2159 public high schools	33.8%	173		9.3		9.3				40.3	40.3				6.9	6.9	$18,653	$3,040	$15,613
Pacific Law Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1621 Brookside Rd.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7475	199	10	20.1	61.3%	14 (7.0%)	9 (4.5%)	136 (68.3%)	30 (15.1%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.5%)	89.1	216^th of 2162 public high schools	90.0%		92.1	179^th of 2159 public high schools	91.7%	37		65.4		65.4				84.6	84.6				37.3	37.3	$18,055	$3,212	$14,843
Lincoln High	Public	9-12	6844 Alexandria Pl.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Lincoln Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 953-8920	2,801	134	20.8	70.8%	427 (15.2%)	321 (11.5%)	1,502 (53.6%)	370 (13.2%)	8 (0.3%)	26 (0.9%)	140 (5.0%)	60.9	800^th of 2162 public high schools	63.0%		65.2	645^th of 2159 public high schools	70.1%	155		35.6	21.4	35.3				55.7	55.7				25.8	25.8	$13,823	$744	$13,079
Stockton Early College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	349 East Vine St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7370	428	14	30.2	64.5%	19 (4.4%)	9 (2.1%)	197 (46.0%)	189 (44.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.1%)	97.6	41^st of 2162 public high schools	98.1%		95.9	90^th of 2159 public high schools	95.8%	49		69.2		69.2				93.5	93.5				61.7	61.7	$14,204	$3,153	$11,051
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2050 West Ln.	Stockton	95205	San Joaquin County	Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 943-2389	772	32	24.0	70.2%	27 (3.5%)	115 (14.9%)	506 (65.5%)	63 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	54 (7.0%)	49.2	1056^th of 2162 public high schools	51.2%		47.9	1058^th of 2159 public high schools	51.0%	2	13.7		22.1	17.1	26.1	22.4	18.6	50.0	28.3	5.5	12.7	4.1	17.5	9.7	$15,670	$2,158	$13,512
Health Careers Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	931 East Magnolia St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7360	410	23	17.7	79.0%	15 (3.7%)	20 (4.9%)	317 (77.3%)	49 (12.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	73.3	529^th of 2162 public high schools	75.5%		59	797^th of 2159 public high schools	63.1%	268		44.2		44.2				79.1	79.1				23.3	23.3	$20,655	$3,184	$17,471
Cesar Chavez High	Public	9-12	2929 Windflower Ln.	Stockton	95212	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7480	2,021	95	21.3	74.9%	56 (2.8%)	200 (9.9%)	1,160 (57.4%)	482 (23.8%)	11 (0.5%)	24 (1.2%)	82 (4.1%)	25.2	1591^st of 2162 public high schools	26.4%		39.6	1246^th of 2159 public high schools	42.3%	345		13.8		13.8				33.2	33.2				10.5	10.5	$16,365	$3,315	$13,050
Plaza Robles Continuation High	Public	9-12	9434 Thornton Rd.	Stockton	95209	San Joaquin County	Lodi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 953-8068	141	11	13.2	70.9%	12 (8.5%)	30 (21.3%)	63 (44.7%)	27 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	12.7	1890^th of 2162 public high schools	12.6%		11.8	1962^nd of 2159 public high schools	9.1%	72		2.8		2.6				25.0	25.0				0.0	0.0	$23,718	$2,741	$20,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle College High

How many students attend Middle College High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Middle College High.

Is Middle College High a good school?

Yes! Middle College High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 2162 California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Middle College High?

Students at Middle College High are 54% Asian, 26% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Middle College High in?

Lodi Unified

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