Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Ganesha 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ganesha High serves the northwest part of Pomona, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ganesha High School's student population of 895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
895 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ganesha High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ganesha High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7011 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganesha High School's ranking?
Ganesha High School is ranked #7011 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ganesha High School often compared to?
Ganesha High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diamond Ranch High School, Pomona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ganesha High School?
The graduation rate of Ganesha High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ganesha High School?
895 students attend Ganesha High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ganesha High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ganesha High School?
Ganesha High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ganesha High School offer ?
Ganesha High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ganesha High School part of?
Ganesha High School is part of Pomona Unified School District.
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