Phineas Banning Senior High School vs. San Pedro Senior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Phineas Banning Senior 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
San Pedro Senior 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,505 students
2,677 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
119 teachers
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6953 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5860 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of San Pedro Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of San Pedro Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/9000/9062/san-pedro-senior-high-school-chart-b5LYhQR.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
17%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
95%
67%
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% Black
2%
8%
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% White
1%
15%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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