Petaluma High

216.82.92.50

1,220 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Petaluma High School, located at 216 Fair Street in Petaluma, California, is a historic public high school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Petaluma City Schools district, the campus is known for its traditional academic environment, strong sense of school spirit, and long-standing presence in the Sonoma County region. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths, supported by a faculty dedicated to academic excellence and student development.

Beyond academics, Petaluma High School is deeply invested in the holistic growth of its students through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive athletics program, vibrant performing arts opportunities, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Petaluma community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character, civic responsibility, and academic achievement.

1,220

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petaluma High
Demographic	Student Count
White	752
Hispanic	361
Black	12
Asian	30
Two or More	45
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
752 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
361 (29.8 %)
Two or More
45 (3.7 %)
Asian
30 (2.5 %)
Black
12 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Petaluma Joint Union High
Phone:	(707)778-4651
Website:	http://216.82.92.50
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 316

Grade 10 309

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 274

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Petaluma High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	316
Grade 10	309
Grade 11	321
Grade 12	274

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Petaluma High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	575	47.1%
Male	635	52%
Not Specified	10	0.9%

High School 9th - 12th

Marin Oaks High

Novato Unified

85 Students

720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947 (9.7 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th