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1610 South Leland Street, San Pedro, CA 90731-3932
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
64.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 453/1,596 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 456/1,596 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,398 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,850 (77.1%) |
| English Learners | 107 (4.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math +8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
33.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 San Pedro Senior High compare within the district?
San Pedro Senior High is No. 54 in reading and No. 44 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Pedro Senior High rank in California?
San Pedro Senior High ranks No. 453 of 1,596 in reading and No. 456 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at San Pedro Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 61 in reading and No. 40 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.4% meet the reading standard and 31.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Pedro Senior High compare with other schools in San Pedro?
San Pedro Senior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in San Pedro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San PedroHow does San Pedro Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
San Pedro Senior High is No. 124 in reading and No. 116 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Senior HighThis school | 33.8% | 64.4% |
| Angel's Gate (Continuation) | 15.6% | 25.0% |
| Port of Los Angeles High | 40.0% | 85.7% |
