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South Community High School (Closed 2013)

2031 Pulgas Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
South Community High School serves 8 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
<50%
58%
(10-11)
<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend South Community High School?
8 students attend South Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of South Community High School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Community High School?
South Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Community High School offer ?
South Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Community High School part of?
South Community High School is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.

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