Very Good
#469 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 26% of private schools
Mary Star of the Sea High School
High School · San Pedro, CA
A private high school in San Pedro, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
2500 N TAPER AVE, San Pedro, CA 90731
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Where Mary Star of the Sea High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,936
Median home value
$808,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| William J. Johnston Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mary Star of the Sea High School is listed in San Pedro, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mary Star of the Sea High School
Mary Star of the Sea High School is a private high school in San Pedro, CA, serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 406 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 15.4:1. 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 ranks #469 of 1,787 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 current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary Star of the Sea High School a private school?
Yes, Mary Star of the Sea High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mary Star of the Sea High School a religious school?
Mary Star of the Sea High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 547-1138
- Area population (ZIP 90731)
- 62,452
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90731; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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