Pleasant Grove High School

Pleasant Grove High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9531 Bond Rd,  Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove Unified School District
3.9
3.4
2,512 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Hank Meyer
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
650
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
75.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
17.9%
Science
18.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
425:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33.2%
White
32.9%
Hispanic
18.1%
Two or more races
9.3%
Black
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#196 Best Public HS in California
#260 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 560 Students
California State University - Sacramento 494 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 412 Students
University of California - San Diego 386 Students
University of California - Irvine 380 Students
University of California - Berkeley 364 Students
San Diego State University 329 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 261 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 252 Students
University of San Francisco 244 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 255 Students
Nursing 209 Students
Business 162 Students
Psychology 145 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 83 Students
Computer Science 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Political Science and Government 62 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 54 Students
Engineering 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 491 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/3/2025
I have had the privilege of both my sons graduating from Pleasant grove high school, as I involved parent, I have seen nothing but positive influences from the staff and Justin has had positive experiences with his dedication to playing 4 years of varsity baseball, he worked hard, committed himself and has been very successful, I would not have changed anything for him over these 4 years , he was very active, great grades and excelled on and off the field , we have have wonderful memories
5.0 Junior
3/31/2025
PGHS is academically vigorous with multiple academies in different fields of study to choose from. There is a great competitive and academic atmosphere. Athletics are mediocre with subpar facilities, as PGHS lacks a stadium.
4.0 Junior
2/13/2025
I love the high school. It is such a great school for me because of all the great teachers. We have excellent teachers in science and history, but the coolest one is the radio teacher. Being able to go on the radio and have my own show has been so cool. The teacher has done so many cool things and worked for so many cool people that it's really cool to think about. He has taught me so much.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 17 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/17/2024
Our family moved residences to one within PGHS boundaries simply for the reputed quality of PGHS education. However, what may have once been a great school is now just a mindless "just do what you're told" learning environment. In the math department, the basic Math I, II & III series classes are so...
5.0 other
5/20/2021
This school gave my child the opportunity to explore different arts, sciences, etc. The counselors worked with my child to help balance academic goals, anxiety, and through the death of another student. The school worked with her and us from Freshman year to give her the best college prep for her fu...
5.0 student
4/24/2019
My experience has been fantastic at this school with students of diversity and of different ways of learning.
1.0 student
3/24/2019
This school isn't a school it's a prison

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Pleasant Grove High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elk Grove, CA and is served by the Elk Grove Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,512 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Pleasant Grove High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $664,972. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jessie Baker, Calvine High School, Elk Grove High School, and more. Learn more about what Elk Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pleasant Grove High School.

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