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Pittsburg Senior High

High School · Pittsburg Unified · Pittsburg, CA

A Pittsburg Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1750 Harbor St., Pittsburg, CA 94565

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation20.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$18,044
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Pittsburg Senior High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburg Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,618/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburg), 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

$95,035

Median home value

$563,300

Median rent

$2,145/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spectrum Center Delta CampusPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi38Compare →
Black Diamond High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.39–121.1 mi205Compare →
Golden Gate CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–121.2 mi103Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pittsburg Unified

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#4 of 13
District spending per student
$18,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsburg Senior High is listed in Pittsburg Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburg Senior High

Pittsburg Senior High is a public high school in Pittsburg, CA, part of Pittsburg Unified, serving approximately 3,532 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,148 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Pittsburg Senior High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Pittsburg High School is a suburban public high school located in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California 2. It serves grades 9–12 and has been in operation since 1924 2. The school is part of the Pittsburg Unified School District and enrolls over 3,000 students 2. The district's mission is to inspire students, ensure equity in academic excellence, and foster shared learning experiences 1. Pittsburg Unified School District operates 13 K-12 schools, including one award-winning adult education school and one independent study program 1. The district reports a graduation rate of 88% among its scholars, with 25% of students identified as multilingual learners 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburg Senior High

What grades does Pittsburg Senior High serve?

Pittsburg Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pittsburg Senior High?

Pittsburg Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 3,532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg Senior High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburg Senior High rank in CA?

Pittsburg Senior High ranks #7,148 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pittsburg Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburg Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pittsburg Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburg Senior High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pittsburg Senior High a charter school?

No, Pittsburg Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburg Senior High a Title I school?

No, Pittsburg Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburg Senior High?

76.2% of students at Pittsburg Senior 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
3,532
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
154
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 94565)
99,933
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
35
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 94565; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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