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350 Butano Cut Off, Pescadero, CA 94060-0730
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.6% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 523/1,596 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 579/1,596 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 81 |
| Low-Income Students | 28 (34.6%) |
| English Learners | 27 (33.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 23.8 points from last year and rose 4.8 points over the full period. Math fell 4.8 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English-learner comparison unavailable.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
28.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English-learner comparison unavailable.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pescadero High rank in California?
Pescadero High ranks No. 523 of 1,596 in reading and No. 579 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Pescadero High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Pescadero High is No. 14 in reading and tied for No. 18 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
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