Summary:
The La Honda-Pescadero Unified district contains one high school, Pescadero High, a small rural school serving 81 students in grades 9-12.
Pescadero High is a standout for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, where 85.71% of students are proficient, far exceeding both district and state averages. The school consistently earns a 4-star rating, placing it in the top 27% of all California high schools, and boasts a strong graduation rate of 85% with a low dropout rate. Students benefit from small class sizes due to a favorable student-teacher ratio and substantial per-student funding.
Key challenges for the school include a chronic absenteeism rate over double the state average and uneven performance across subjects, with math and science proficiency below state levels. Despite these hurdles, the school's stable high ranking and exceptional strength in English demonstrate the potential of small, well-resourced rural schools to achieve academic excellence in core areas.
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