Serving 471 students in grades 7-12, Palomares Of Health Science 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6953 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palomares Of Health Science's ranking?
Palomares Of Health Science is ranked #6953 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palomares Of Health Science?
The graduation rate of Palomares Of Health Science is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palomares Of Health Science?
471 students attend Palomares Of Health Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Palomares Of Health Science students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomares Of Health Science?
Palomares Of Health Science has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palomares Of Health Science offer ?
Palomares Of Health Science offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Palomares Of Health Science part of?
Palomares Of Health Science is part of Pomona Unified School District.
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