Petaluma High School

Petaluma High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Fair St,  Petaluma, CA
Petaluma Joint Union High School District
3.7
3.2
1,220 Students
A-
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School Details

Head of School
David Stirrat
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
59.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.1%
White
61.6%
Hispanic
29.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
San Diego State University 212 Students
University of California - Davis 201 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 197 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 192 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 187 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 181 Students
Santa Rosa Junior College 171 Students
University of California - San Diego 169 Students
University of California - Berkeley 169 Students
San Francisco State University 123 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 127 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Biology 58 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Environmental Science 35 Students
Communications 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 156 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/15/2024
At Petaluma High, I have been offered a range of courses, clubs, and opportunities. I appreciate that the staff encourages us to be well prepared for college. What I'd like to see more of is more "school spirit."
5.0 Senior
10/8/2024
So far my experience there has been great, a lot of my teachers are really passionate about what they teach. One of my teacher's passion for Computer Science really made me have a lot more fun with it which is why I am so interested in pursuing it in college. I also appreciate all the resources made available. The college and career center is very willing to meet with students and help them with their college application process.
4.0 Senior
9/5/2024
I've attended Petaluma high school for four years; this is my final year. As much as I say I hate it I do enjoy being there. I have great friends and teachers that I'm friends with. Some parts of the school are not as welcoming and kind but that is the same for every part of the word. Other than that the school is fine.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/12/2021
Daughter felt uncomfortable, as a person of color she was discriminated and made fun of.. she was not being supported throughout her high school journey
5.0 parent
5/3/2020
10 out of 10! Mrs. Grainger is amazing.
3.0 parent
12/20/2019
Academically it has been better than anticipated. The honors and AP classes are strong, most with excellent teachers who truly engage students and seem to love what they do. There are also some fantastic non-honors classes and teachers. But, I can also see how it could be very easy for a kid to sail...
5.0 parent
11/18/2018
Great AP and honors classes, engaged teachers, some good options for electives.

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