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La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 259 students in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
259 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, which is ranked #673 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#612 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
87 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
33%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
31
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,792 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,761 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$29,792
$19,974

Spending / Student
$26,761
$18,396

Best La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Honda Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Sears Ranch Rd.
La Honda, CA 94020
(650) 747-0051
La Honda, CA 94020
(650) 747-0051
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Pescadero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Butano Cut Off
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 North St.
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0332
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0332
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District is ranked #673 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
66% of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,761 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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