Serving 1,113 students in grades 9-12, Pomona High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pomona High School's student population of 1,113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pomona High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pomona High School often compared to?
Pomona High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nogales High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomona High School?
The graduation rate of Pomona High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pomona High School?
1,113 students attend Pomona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pomona High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomona High School?
Pomona High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pomona High School offer ?
Pomona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pomona High School part of?
Pomona High School is part of Pomona Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
PUSD Spring Break Begins (PHS Calendar)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
PUSD Spring Break Ends (PHS Calendar)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School (Minimum Day) (PHS Calendar)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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