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San Pedro Senior High School vs. Phineas Banning Senior High School

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School Overview

School
San Pedro Senior High School
1001 West 15th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Phineas Banning Senior High School
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,481 students in grades 9-12, San Pedro 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 17% (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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,437 students in grades 9-12, Phineas Banning 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,481 students
2,437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Pedro Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Phineas Banning Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Pedro Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Phineas Banning Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
123 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Pedro Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Phineas Banning Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Phineas Banning Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#5989 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6448 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Pedro Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Phineas Banning Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Pedro Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phineas Banning Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Pedro Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phineas Banning Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Pedro Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of San Pedro Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Phineas Banning Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
678
717
Grade 10 Students
622
580
Grade 11 Students
578
602
Grade 12 Students
603
538

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Phineas Banning Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Phineas Banning Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Phineas Banning Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
15%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Phineas Banning Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Phineas Banning Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Pedro Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Los Angeles Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
0.52
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Pedro Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Phineas Banning Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Pedro Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Phineas Banning Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Pedro Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Phineas Banning Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Los Angeles Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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