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#4533 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Pacheco High
High School · Los Banos Unified · Los Banos, CA
A Los Banos Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 North Ward Rd., Los Banos, CA 93635
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pacheco High score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacheco High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,063/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Banos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,666
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Los Banos HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,543 | Compare → |
| Valley Los Banos CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Banos Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacheco High is listed in Los Banos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacheco High
Pacheco High is a public high school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified, serving approximately 1,786 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,533 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacheco High
What grades does Pacheco High serve?
Pacheco High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacheco High?
Pacheco High has an enrollment of approximately 1,786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacheco High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacheco High is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacheco High rank in CA?
Pacheco High ranks #4,533 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacheco High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacheco High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pacheco High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacheco High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Pacheco High a charter school?
No, Pacheco High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacheco High a Title I school?
No, Pacheco High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacheco High?
77.2% of students at Pacheco High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (209) 827-4506
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93635)
- 49,232
- Area average commute
- 51.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 93635; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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