Pescadero High School

350 Butano Cut Off
Pescadero, CA 94060

www.pleasantvalleysd.org

Pescadero High School serves 81 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 81 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 60-79%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pescadero High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Pescadero High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

81 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pescadero High School is 0.49, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

60-79%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≥80%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

65%

56%

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Black

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White

30%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Pescadero High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Pescadero High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pescadero High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pescadero High School's ranking?

Pescadero High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pescadero High School?

The graduation rate of Pescadero High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Pescadero High School?

81 students attend Pescadero High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Pescadero High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pescadero High School?

Pescadero High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Pescadero High School offer ?

Pescadero High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Pescadero High School part of?

Pescadero High School is part of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 81 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: 60-79%
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education