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Palomar High School

480 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Bottom 50%
Serving 299 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 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 35-39% (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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Palomar High School's student population of 299 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Palomar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palomar High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
34%
6-9%
47%
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palomar High School's ranking?
Palomar High School is ranked #9445 out of 9,523 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 34% 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 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palomar High School?
299 students attend Palomar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Palomar High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomar High School?
Palomar High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 35-39% (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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