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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 272 students in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
272 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, which is ranked #951 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#885 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
32%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,368 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,482 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,368
$20,100
Spending / Student
$25,482
$18,511
Best La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
La Honda Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Sears Ranch Rd.
La Honda, CA 94020
(650) 747-0051
La Honda, CA 94020
(650) 747-0051
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 North St.
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0332
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0332
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 272 students.
What is the rank of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District is ranked #951 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
65% of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1, 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 $25,482 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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