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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
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
BetaHow Mary Star of the Sea High School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in San Pedro, CA
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
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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
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Location
2500 North Taper Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood 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.
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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
- Phone
- (310) 547-1138
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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