Serving 2,468 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 2,468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polytechnic High School's student population of 2,468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polytechnic High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 schools are Polytechnic High School often compared to?
Polytechnic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. High School, John W. North High School, Ramona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of Polytechnic High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Polytechnic High School?
2,468 students attend Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Polytechnic High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polytechnic High School?
Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Polytechnic High School offer ?
Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polytechnic High School part of?
Polytechnic High School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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