Pescadero High

Summary:

Pescadero High is a public high school located in the rural town of Pescadero, California, serving 80 students in grades 9-12. Over the past decade, the school has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, currently placing 672nd out of 2,323 California high schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pescadero High stands out for its strong graduation rates, ranging from 84.2% to 100% over the past five years, which are higher than the state average and compare favorably to nearby schools like Sequoia High (88.5%) and Half Moon Bay High (90.6%). Additionally, the school has had very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 4.5%, significantly better than the state average and nearby schools like Sequoia High (10.8%) and Pilarcitos Alternative High (50%). However, Pescadero High has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.4% in 2018-2019 to 54.3% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby high-performing schools like Monta Vista High (6.2%) and Los Altos High (12.7%).

Pescadero High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly above the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District average, but below the state average and nearby high-performing schools like Monta Vista High, Palo Alto High, and Henry M. Gunn High. The school's student demographics also differ, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 80%) and low socioeconomic status students (around 40%) compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 350 Butano Cut Off
       Pescadero, CA  94060-0730


(650) 879-0274

District: La Honda-Pescadero Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
672nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,689 Help


Feeder schools for Pescadero High:

Elementary:    La Honda Elementary
    Pescadero Elementary and Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
White:
18.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pescadero High ranks better than 71.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pescadero High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80%), White (18.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pescadero High is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pescadero High is $15,689.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pescadero High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pescadero High 672nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pescadero High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pescadero High

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Rank History for all students at Pescadero High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.35 501st 1653 69.7%
2005 63.35 364th 1901 80.9%
2006 67.89 318th 1968 83.8%
2007 60.29 447th 2063 78.3%
2008 73.08 217th 2117 89.7%
2009 59.27 489th 2238 78.2%
2010 69.55 305th 2281 86.6%
2011 63.82 423rd 2367 82.1%
2012 58.32 583rd 2354 75.2%
2013 47.18 866th 2426 64.3%
2015 54.68 881st 1994 55.8%
2016 68.69 599th 2039 70.6%
2017 78.10 441st 2021 78.2%
2018 53.20 945th 2017 53.1%
2019 84.42 286th 2133 86.6%
2022 53.61 857th 2123 59.6%
2023 61.41 627th 2348 73.3%
2024 58.69 672nd 2323 71.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pescadero High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.00 1268th 1862 31.9%
2019 69.32 480th 1937 75.2%
2022 68.53 466th 1943 76.0%
2023 50.01 879th 2247 60.9%
2024 74.47 351st 2235 84.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pescadero High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.52 49th 1833 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pescadero High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.57 962nd 1834 47.5%
2024 74.15 397th 2172 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pescadero High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 1182nd 1742 32.1%
2019 67.59 481st 1814 73.5%
2022 71.42 404th 1861 78.3%
2023 50.57 830th 2142 61.3%
2024 64.63 501st 2125 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pescadero High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 93 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1989 72 0 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 116
1990 67 0 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 103
1991 58 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1992 71 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1993 54 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1994 61 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1995 71 0 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 71 0 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 47 1 2 50 1 n/a n/a 0 101
1998 56 1 2 47 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1999 56 0 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 55 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 34 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2002 21 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2003 21 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2004 29 1 1 35 0 n/a n/a 1 67
2005 34 0 1 36 0 n/a n/a 2 73
2006 48 1 2 51 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 53 0 3 52 2 n/a n/a 0 110
2008 45 n/a 1 58 3 n/a n/a 0 107
2009 41 0 1 67 3 0 0 0 112
2010 36 0 1 59 2 0 1 0 99
2011 43 0 0 90 1 0 4 0 138
2012 36 0 0 64 0 0 2 0 102
2013 30 1 0 61 0 0 2 0 94
2014 26 0 0 70 0 0 2 0 98
2015 24 1 0 68 0 0 2 0 95
2016 24 1 0 69 0 0 2 0 96
2017 24 0 0 72 0 0 2 0 98
2018 23 0 0 67 0 0 3 0 93
2019 24 0 0 61 0 0 3 0 88
2020 26 0 0 57 0 0 3 0 86
2021 24 0 0 53 1 0 3 0 81
2022 25 0 0 54 0 0 3 0 82
2023 15 0 0 64 0 0 1 0 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pescadero High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 10.0 12.2 n/a
1989 116 8.4 13.8 n/a
1990 103 8.6 11.9 n/a
1991 106 7.9 13.4 n/a
1992 106 8.0 13.2 39.6
1993 87 7.6 11.4 52.9
1994 92 7.0 13.1 42.4
1995 116 7.0 16.6 53.4
1996 116 7.0 16.6 53.4
1997 101 7.0 14.4 49.5
1998 107 9.5 11.3 45.8
1999 105 9.0 11.7 40
2000 90 7.0 12.9 46.7
2001 65 7.1 9.2 55.4
2002 62 7.0 8.9 67.7
2003 62 7.0 8.9 67.7
2004 67 7.2 9.3 54.5
2005 73 7.5 9.7 64.8
2006 102 7.8 13.1 0
2007 110 9.0 12.2 0
2008 107 12.7 8.4 51.4
2009 112 9.4 10.8 46.4
2010 99 9.1 10.8 44.4
2011 138 n/a n/a 39.1
2012 102 6.9 14.5 n/a
2013 94 7.2 12.9 68.1
2014 98 8.3 11.7 73.5
2015 95 8.0 11.8 72.6
2016 96 8.0 12.0 62.5
2017 98 8.2 11.9 60.2
2018 93 7.9 11.6 54.8
2019 88 8.4 10.3 53.4
2020 86 n/a n/a 53.5
2021 81 6.6 12.2 39.5
2022 82 7.3 11.1 41.5
2023 80 6.9 11.4 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pescadero High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 10.0 12.2 n/a
1989 116 8.4 13.8 n/a
1990 103 8.6 11.9 n/a
1991 106 7.9 13.4 n/a
1992 106 8.0 13.2 39.6
1993 87 7.6 11.4 52.9
1994 92 7.0 13.1 42.4
1995 116 7.0 16.6 53.4
1996 116 7.0 16.6 53.4
1997 101 7.0 14.4 49.5
1998 107 9.5 11.3 45.8
1999 105 9.0 11.7 40
2000 90 7.0 12.9 46.7
2001 65 7.1 9.2 55.4
2002 62 7.0 8.9 67.7
2003 62 7.0 8.9 67.7
2004 67 7.2 9.3 54.5
2005 73 7.5 9.7 64.8
2006 102 7.8 13.1 0
2007 110 9.0 12.2 0
2008 107 12.7 8.4 51.4
2009 112 9.4 10.8 46.4
2010 99 9.1 10.8 44.4
2011 138 n/a n/a 39.1
2012 102 6.9 14.5 n/a
2013 94 7.2 12.9 68.1
2014 98 8.3 11.7 73.5
2015 95 8.0 11.8 72.6
2016 96 8.0 12.0 62.5
2017 98 8.2 11.9 60.2
2018 93 7.9 11.6 54.8
2019 88 8.4 10.3 53.4
2020 86 n/a n/a 53.5
2021 81 6.6 12.2 39.5
2022 82 7.3 11.1 41.5
2023 80 6.9 11.4 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pescadero High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,689

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pescadero High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 286th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 627th of 2348 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pescadero High)8143.8
 37.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Honda-Pescadero Unified)8143.8
 37.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pescadero High)71.431.3
 40.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (La Honda-Pescadero Unified)71.431.3
 40.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Pescadero High)21.137.5
 16.5%
   12th Grade Science (La Honda-Pescadero Unified)21.137.5
 16.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8880
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6164
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2415
 37.5%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%37.5%
 15.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pescadero High

Pescadero High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : La Honda Elementary
Elementary : Pescadero Elementary and Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Pescadero High.

Pescadero High ranks 672nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pescadero High are 80% Hispanic, 19% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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