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#2429 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Mary Star of the Sea High School

High School

2500 North Taper Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731

Private
407
Students
16.3:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
#2429 of 3,177 in CA

About Mary Star of the Sea High School

Mary Star of the Sea High School is a private high school in San Pedro, CA 90731. The school serves approximately 407 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0/10, placing it in the 23.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,936, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 5 public schools in San Pedro, Mary Star of the Sea High School rates lower overall (6.0 vs 6.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mary Star of the Sea High School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in San Pedro, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
This School
vs
15:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
407
This School
vs
741
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Mary Star of the Sea High School (this school) 6.0
William J. Johnston Community Day 5.2
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center 6.6
Port of Los Angeles High 8.9
San Pedro Senior High 7.3
Angel's Gate (Continuation) 5.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.3:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 407
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

2500 North Taper Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
MARY STAR OF THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL San Pedro 0.0 mi 6.0
William J. Johnston Community Day San Pedro 0.2 mi 5.2
Taper Avenue Elementary San Pedro 0.4 mi 5.0
ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY San Pedro 0.8 mi 6.0
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes 0.8 mi 8.8
Christ Lutheran Church and School Rancho Palos Verdes 0.9 mi 8.8
Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro 1.0 mi 7.2
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Rancho Palos Verdes 0.8 mi 7.4
Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Rancho Palos Verdes 1.4 mi 6.8
Bandini Street Elementary San Pedro 1.4 mi 6.0
HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City 1.5 mi 5.8
BRIGHTER DAYS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes 1.5 mi 8.8
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL San Pedro 1.6 mi 6.0
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Wilmington 1.5 mi 7.4
Eshelman Avenue Elementary Lomita 1.6 mi 5.9
Barton Hill Elementary San Pedro 1.6 mi 7.3
Harbor City Elementary Harbor City 1.8 mi 7.2
HAPPY TOTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Harbor City 1.8 mi 5.8
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary Wilmington 1.6 mi 4.6
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center San Pedro 1.8 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,936

Median Home Value

$808,800

Median Rent

$1,645/mo

Population

62,452

College Educated

25.4%

Homeownership

32.7%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

16%

Median Age

38.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville, CA 6.0
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy, CA 6.0
Lorin Griset Academy Santa Ana, CA 6.0
MARY STAR OF THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL San Pedro, CA 6.0
Morningside High Inglewood, CA 6.0
Oakwood Secondary North Hollywood, CA 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary Star of the Sea High School

What grades does Mary Star of the Sea High School serve?

Mary Star of the Sea High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mary Star of the Sea High School?

Mary Star of the Sea High School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Star of the Sea High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Star of the Sea High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mary Star of the Sea High School rank in CA?

Mary Star of the Sea High School is ranked #2429 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Mary Star of the Sea High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary Star of the Sea High School has a composite rating of 6.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Mary Star of the Sea High School a private school?

Yes, Mary Star of the Sea High School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details