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Palomar High School

480 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades 7-12, Palomar 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Palomar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Palomar High School's student population of 234 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Palomar 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 Palomar High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palomar High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palomar 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.
6-9%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palomar 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.
≤5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palomar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Palomar High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Palomar High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Palomar High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palomar High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palomar High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palomar High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Palomar High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Palomar High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palomar High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Palomar High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
30-34%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Palomar High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palomar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palomar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palomar High School's ranking?
Palomar High School is ranked #9512 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palomar High School?
The graduation rate of Palomar High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palomar High School?
234 students attend Palomar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Palomar High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomar High School?
Palomar High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palomar High School offer ?
Palomar High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Palomar High School part of?
Palomar High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.

School Reviews
5   4/10/2012
Wow the school has shirts, we didn't have that when I was a student. it looks like the school has come a long way from the trailers we moved out of, and into the "New Building" back in 1978/79. Good Job. Keep up the good work to ALL that are there. Rich Class of 1980. :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yrich

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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