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Rancho del Mar High (Continuation)

Public Grades 10-12

Summary

Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) is a public high school serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 50 students, located in Rolling Hills, California and part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.

Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of California high schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.33% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, 0% were proficient or better in mathematics, and 14.29% were proficient or better in science. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively high, ranging from 92.9% to 100%, but its dropout rate has been more variable, ranging from 0% to 7.1%. Chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue, with rates ranging from 81.5% to 96.2% in recent years.

In contrast, the two nearby high schools, Palos Verdes High and Palos Verdes Peninsula High, are both high-performing schools, ranking in the top 5% and top 2% of California high schools, respectively. These schools have significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Rancho del Mar High (Continuation). The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) suggests that the school may serve a more affluent population, but its academic performance is still significantly lower than the high-performing schools in the same district.

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,203

Per pupil spending ?

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

38 Crest Road West
Rolling Hills, CA 90274-5058

(310) 378-9966

District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.6%

Hispanic:

34.1%

Asian:

14.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 1st percentile in 2018 → 25th in 2024

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 25th (2024) from a 1st-percentile low (2018)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (17% vs 39% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (87% vs 19% California)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school17%

District avg77%

California avg39%

Not ranked this year

Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

43^rd of 1,543Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	23.5	1615 of 2159	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.3	1588 of 2170	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.3	1522 of 2133	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.7	2005 of 2017	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	13.4	1648 of 2021	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.0	1296 of 2039	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.0	1249 of 1994	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.4	1124 of 2426	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	20.5	1604 of 2354	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	32.4	1247 of 2367	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.4	782 of 2281	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	14.1	1939 of 2238	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	29.7	1177 of 2117	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	18.6	1563 of 2063	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.0	863 of 1968	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.5	511 of 1901	73.1%	★★★★☆
2004	28.4	974 of 1653	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	15.7	1518 of 1833	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	6.8	1754 of 1760	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	30.9	1313 of 1948	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.0	1370 of 1963	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.9	1283 of 1880	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	8.8	1826 of 1834	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	8.7	1096 of 1222	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	2.8	1171 of 1173	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)33rd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2019)17th percentile-11 vs school

White (2019)10th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs California (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy33%-14 vs state

Science14%-16 vs state

Mathematics0%-36 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Many students in unique circumstances find themselves needing some additional flexibility in order to complete their high school degree. This small school offers help and guidance to all students. The principal and the staff at this school are incredible. Thank you, principal Micah Farrell ! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rancho del Mar High (Continuation)	Public	10-12	38 Crest Road West	Rolling Hills	90274	Los Angeles County	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 378-9966	41	4	9.4	14.6%	15 (36.6%)	2 (4.9%)	14 (34.1%)	6 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.8%)								(n/a)								$31,203	$489	$30,714
Palos Verdes Peninsula High	Public	9-12	27118 Silver Spur Rd.	Rolling Hills Estates	90274	Los Angeles County	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 377-4888	2,075	93	22.2	11.8%	616 (29.7%)	49 (2.4%)	314 (15.1%)	851 (41.0%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	235 (11.3%)	98.1	33^rd of 2162 public high schools	98.5%		97.9	44^th of 2159 public high schools	98.0%	11	72.2		72.2	89.7	89.7	75.2	75.2	$16,487	$489	$15,998
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center	Public	12	308 Weymouth Ave.	San Pedro	90732	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 548-1371	166	17	10.0	82.5%	8 (4.8%)	38 (22.9%)	100 (60.2%)	14 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$79,571	$8,890	$70,681
William J. Johnston Community Day	Public	7-12	2210 Taper Ave.	San Pedro	90731	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 832-0376	57	7	8.0	96.5%	3 (5.3%)	10 (17.5%)	41 (71.9%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	7.1	2142^nd of 2162 public high schools	0.9%		8.8	2128^th of 2159 public high schools	1.4%	14	0.0		0.0	0.0	6.1	0.0	6.1	$52,016	$9,459	$42,557
South High	Public	9-12	4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.	Torrance	90505	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4352	1,734	74	23.5	22.4%	460 (26.5%)	33 (1.9%)	407 (23.5%)	659 (38.0%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	165 (9.5%)	92.4	157^th of 2162 public high schools	92.7%		93.6	142^nd of 2159 public high schools	93.4%	15	56.1	45.0	55.6	75.6	75.6	61.0	61.0	$17,292	$549	$16,743
Palos Verdes High	Public	9-12	600 Cloyden Rd.	Palos Verdes Estates	90274	Los Angeles County	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 378-8471	1,484	66	22.6	8.4%	792 (53.4%)	27 (1.8%)	255 (17.2%)	264 (17.8%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	138 (9.3%)	93.8	125^th of 2162 public high schools	94.2%		96.9	73^rd of 2159 public high schools	96.6%	52	59.6		59.4	77.7	77.7	61.5	61.5	$17,097	$489	$16,608
San Pedro Senior High	Public	9-12	1610 South Leland St.	San Pedro	90731	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 241-5800	2,398	117	20.4	77.1%	342 (14.3%)	198 (8.3%)	1,643 (68.5%)	89 (3.7%)	4 (0.2%)	16 (0.7%)	106 (4.4%)	63.2	735^th of 2162 public high schools	66.0%		59.4	783^rd of 2159 public high schools	63.7%	48	31.6	6.5	30.1	63.7	63.7	28.8	28.8	$18,999	$3,322	$15,677
George S. Patton Continuation	Public	9-12	24514 South Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-4740	37	3	12.0	94.6%	1 (2.7%)	10 (27.0%)	23 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)								(n/a)			6.7					$48,847	$7,392	$41,455
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High	Public	9-12	24300 Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-7100	1,549	80	19.3	84.0%	47 (3.0%)	283 (18.3%)	1,067 (68.9%)	87 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.7%)	39 (2.5%)	54	950^th of 2162 public high schools	56.1%		60.5	756^th of 2159 public high schools	65.0%	194	21.7	16.7	21.6	56.9	56.9	28.7	28.7	$21,603	$4,633	$16,970
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles	Public	9-12	24300 South Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-4300	296	19	15.3	80.7%	19 (6.4%)	59 (19.9%)	190 (64.2%)	11 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	9 (3.0%)	64.3	700^th of 2162 public high schools	67.6%		48.4	1047^th of 2159 public high schools	51.5%	347	26.2		25.0	59.0	59.0	39.3	39.3	$22,326	$3,664	$18,662

Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho del Mar High (Continuation)

How many students attend Rancho del Mar High (Continuation)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 41 students attended Rancho del Mar High (Continuation).

What district is Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) in?

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

What is the racial makeup of Rancho del Mar High (Continuation)?

Students at Rancho del Mar High (Continuation) are 37% White, 34% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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