Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Paloma Creek 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paloma Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paloma Creek High School's student population of 55 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paloma Creek 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 Paloma Creek High School is 0.50, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Paloma Creek High School's ranking?
Paloma Creek High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Paloma Creek High School often compared to?
Paloma Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High (Continuation School), Lopez Continuation High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paloma Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Paloma Creek High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Paloma Creek High School?
55 students attend Paloma Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Paloma Creek High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paloma Creek High School?
Paloma Creek High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paloma Creek High School offer ?
Paloma Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paloma Creek High School part of?
Paloma Creek High School is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
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