Pacific Grove High School is a public high school located in Pacific Grove, California, between Carmel and Monterey.
Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Grove High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacific Grove High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pacific Grove school district, covering an area of 5.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 2.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pacific Grove High School's student population of 552 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific Grove High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Grove High School is 0.62, 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
#1126 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Billy The Breaker
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Grove High School's ranking?
Pacific Grove High School is ranked #1126 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Grove High School often compared to?
Pacific Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey High School, Carmel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific Grove High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pacific Grove High School?
552 students attend Pacific Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pacific Grove High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Grove High School?
Pacific Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Grove High School offer ?
Pacific Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific Grove High School part of?
Pacific Grove High School is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.
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