Ganesha High

www.pusd.org

936 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ganesha High School, located in Pomona, California, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Pomona Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. As part of the Pomona community, Ganesha focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement through a variety of classroom offerings.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ganesha High School provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations, which help promote school spirit and leadership. The school aims to equip its diverse student body with the tools necessary to succeed in a global society, encouraging critical thinking and community involvement. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, current academic programs, or campus news, the school maintains an active presence through the official Pomona Unified School District website.

936

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ganesha High
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	892
Black	20
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
892 (95.4 %)
Black
20 (2.1 %)
White
11 (1.2 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Pomona Unified
Phone:	(909)397-4400
Website:	http://www.pusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	708
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 9 228

Grade 10 231

Grade 11 269

Grade 12 208