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La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 259 students in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
259 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, which is ranked #673 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#612 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
66%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
33%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,792 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,761 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,792
$19,974
Spending / Student
$26,761
$18,396
Best La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Honda Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Sears Ranch Rd.
La Honda, CA 94020
(650) 747-0051
La Honda, CA 94020
(650) 747-0051
Grades: K-5
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Pescadero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Butano Cut Off
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 North St.
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0332
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0332
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District is ranked #673 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
66% of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,761 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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