San Pedro Senior High School

1001 W. 15th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,677 students
This chart displays total students of San Pedro Senior High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of San Pedro Senior High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

San Pedro Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#5860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of San Pedro Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of San Pedro Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in San Pedro Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
67%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of San Pedro Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of San Pedro Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Pedro Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Pedro Senior High School's ranking?
San Pedro Senior High School is ranked #5860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Pedro Senior High School often compared to?
San Pedro Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palos Verdes Peninsula High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Pedro Senior High School?
The graduation rate of San Pedro Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Pedro Senior High School?
2,677 students attend San Pedro Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of San Pedro Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does San Pedro Senior High School offer ?
San Pedro Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Pedro Senior High School part of?
San Pedro Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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