Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle Coastal Valley 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School's student population of 138 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinnacle Coastal Valley 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 Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School's ranking?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School is ranked #6794 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School?
138 students attend Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School offer ?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School part of?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
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