PESCADERO HIGH SCHOOL

Pescadero High is a Title I public high school that is part of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified school district, located in Pescadero, CA with about 93 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Pescadero High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pescadero High School is a small, rural public school located in the coastal town of Pescadero, California, serving the students of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. Because of its remote location nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the school is known for its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It provides a personalized educational environment where students benefit from small class sizes and close relationships with faculty, often fostering a culture that emphasizes individual growth and local stewardship.

The school is characterized by its integration with the surrounding agricultural and coastal region, often reflecting the values of its rural setting. Pescadero High is committed to preparing its students for higher education and vocational success despite its modest size, offering a curriculum that aims to balance core academic requirements with unique extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for the area’s families and remains a distinctive example of small-town education in Northern California.

For more information, contact Pescadero High at (650) 879-0274 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.