Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, Petaluma High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petaluma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Petaluma High School's student population of 1,306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Petaluma High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petaluma High School is 0.52, 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
#567 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petaluma High School's ranking?
Petaluma High School is ranked #567 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Petaluma High School often compared to?
Petaluma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casa Grande High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petaluma High School?
The graduation rate of Petaluma High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Petaluma High School?
1,306 students attend Petaluma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Petaluma High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petaluma High School?
Petaluma High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Petaluma High School offer ?
Petaluma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Petaluma High School part of?
Petaluma High School is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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