Rio Mesa High School vs. Pacifica High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,333 students in grades 9-12, Rio Mesa 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,218 students in grades 9-12, Pacifica 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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,333 students
3,218 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
132 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1972 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2402 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
573
823
Grade 10 Students
635
853
Grade 11 Students
565
778
Grade 12 Students
560
764
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
85%
94%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
6%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
