Pacheco High School is a public high school located in Los Banos, Merced County, California, United States. It is part of the LBUSD, Los Banos Unified School District. Pacheco High School is the newest high school in the city of Los Banos, CA. The school opened its doors in August 2010.
Serving 1,725 students in grades 9-12, Pacheco 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 94% 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: 1,725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacheco High serves the northeast part of Los Banos, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacheco High School's student population of 1,725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,725 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Strength, Honor, and Grace
School Rankings
Pacheco 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 Pacheco High School is 0.19, 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
#5108 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Pacheco Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacheco High School's ranking?
Pacheco High School is ranked #5108 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacheco High School often compared to?
Pacheco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Banos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacheco High School?
The graduation rate of Pacheco High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pacheco High School?
1,725 students attend Pacheco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pacheco High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacheco High School?
Pacheco High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacheco High School offer ?
Pacheco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacheco High School part of?
Pacheco High School is part of Los Banos Unified School District.
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