Serving 520 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Grove High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Grove High School's student population of 520 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Billy The Breaker
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Pacific Grove High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Grove High School is 0.61, 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
#933 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Grove High School's ranking?
Pacific Grove High School is ranked #933 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Grove High School often compared to?
Pacific Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey High School, Carmel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Grove High School?
520 students attend Pacific Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pacific Grove High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Grove High School?
Pacific Grove High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Grove High School offer ?
Pacific Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pacific Grove High School part of?
Pacific Grove High School is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.
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