Serving 234 students in grades 7-12, Palomar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palomar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palomar High School's student population of 234 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palomar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palomar High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palomar High School's ranking?
Palomar High School is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palomar High School?
The graduation rate of Palomar High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palomar High School?
234 students attend Palomar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Palomar High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomar High School?
Palomar High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palomar High School offer ?
Palomar High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Palomar High School part of?
Palomar High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
Wow the school has shirts, we didn't have that when I was a student. it looks like the school has come a long way from the trailers we moved out of, and into the "New Building" back in 1978/79. Good Job. Keep up the good work to ALL that are there. Rich Class of 1980. :)
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