San Pedro High School is a public high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District and is located in the San Pedro portion of the city of Los Angeles, California. The school serves the entirety of San Pedro as well as most of the Eastview neighborhood of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Serving 2,398 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Pedro Senior High serves the southern part of its school district in San Pedro, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Pedro Senior High School's student population of 2,398 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
'Together we achieve success'
School Rankings
San Pedro 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 San Pedro Senior High School is 0.50, 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
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Piracy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Pedro Senior High School's ranking?
San Pedro Senior High School is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Pedro Senior High School often compared to?
San Pedro Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Phineas Banning Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Pedro Senior High School?
The graduation rate of San Pedro Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend San Pedro Senior High School?
2,398 students attend San Pedro Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of San Pedro Senior High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Pedro Senior High School?
San Pedro Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Pedro Senior High School offer ?
San Pedro Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Pedro Senior High School part of?
San Pedro Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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