Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California, United States, is a suburban school serving Pittsburg. It has been in operation since 1924. Over 3,000 students attend the school. It is a part of the Pittsburg Unified School District. Pittsburg High School teaches grades 9–12.
Serving 3,403 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburg Senior 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 3,403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburg Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pittsburg, CA, covering approximately 29.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 7.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburg Senior High School's student population of 3,403 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,403 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pittsburg Senior 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 Pittsburg Senior High School is 0.54, 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
#7138 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Piracy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburg Senior High School's ranking?
Pittsburg Senior High School is ranked #7138 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburg Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburg Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pittsburg Senior High School?
3,403 students attend Pittsburg Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pittsburg Senior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburg Senior High School?
Pittsburg Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pittsburg Senior High School offer ?
Pittsburg Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburg Senior High School part of?
Pittsburg Senior High School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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