Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, Peninsula 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peninsula High School?
The graduation rate of Peninsula High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Peninsula High School?
1 students attend Peninsula High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Peninsula High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Peninsula High School offer ?
Peninsula High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peninsula High School part of?
Peninsula High School is part of San Mateo Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Peninsula High School located?
Peninsula High School is located in the Ingold Milldale neighborhood of Burlingame, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ingold Milldale.
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