Serving 2,275 students in grades 9-12, Poway High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poway High School's student population of 2,275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poway High School is 0.65, which is more 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)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poway High School?
The graduation rate of Poway High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Poway High School?
2,275 students attend Poway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Poway High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poway High School?
Poway High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Poway High School offer ?
Poway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poway High School part of?
Poway High School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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