Pajaro Valley High

500 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076

www.pvusd.net

1,489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pajaro Valley High School, located in Watsonville, California, is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Situated near the scenic Harkins Slough, the campus is known for its modern architecture and environmentally conscious design, which integrates the surrounding wetlands into the students' learning experience. As a comprehensive public high school, it serves a diverse student population, offering a wide array of academic programs, including college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pajaro Valley High emphasizes community engagement and student well-being through sports, arts, and student-led organizations. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the unique linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its community. By leveraging its unique location and district resources, the school strives to empower its graduates to become active, informed citizens while maintaining a focus on closing achievement gaps and promoting equity in education.

1,489

Total Students

65.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pajaro Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	1,446
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	3

Hispanic
1,446 (97.2 %)
White
21 (1.4 %)
Asian
13 (0.9 %)
Black
4 (0.3 %)
Two or More
3 (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:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-8102
Website:	http://www.pvusd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	957
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* 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 9 402

Grade 10 426

Grade 11 376

Grade 12 285