Serving 2,512 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Grove High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Grove High School's student population of 2,512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1008 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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 Pleasant Grove High School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove High School is ranked #1008 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pleasant Grove High School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheldon High School, Elk Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Grove High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Grove High School?
2,512 students attend Pleasant Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pleasant Grove High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove High School?
Pleasant Grove High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove High School offer ?
Pleasant Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasant Grove High School part of?
Pleasant Grove High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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