Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Don Pedro 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Pedro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Don Pedro High School's student population of 34 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Don Pedro 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 Don Pedro High School is 0.53, 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
#5043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Pedro High School's ranking?
Don Pedro High School is ranked #5043 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Don Pedro High School?
The graduation rate of Don Pedro High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Don Pedro High School?
34 students attend Don Pedro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Don Pedro High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Pedro High School?
Don Pedro High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Pedro High School offer ?
Don Pedro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Don Pedro High School part of?
Don Pedro High School is part of Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District.
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