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Pomona High

High School · Pomona Unified · Pomona, CA

A Pomona Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

475 Bangor St., Pomona, CA 91767

  • Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$20,301
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Pomona High score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

94.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pomona 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,489/100K

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

$80,201

Median home value

$585,100

Median rent

$1,749/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91767; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School of Extended Educational OptionsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–120.3 mi1,118Compare →
Calvary Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.5 mi18Compare →
American Christian Military Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.1 mi15Compare →
San Antonio High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.010–121.4 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Pomona Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#23 of 36
District spending per student
$20,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pomona High

Pomona High is a public high school in Pomona, CA, part of Pomona Unified, serving approximately 1,105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,898 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pomona High

What grades does Pomona High serve?

Pomona High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pomona High?

Pomona High has an enrollment of approximately 1,105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomona High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pomona High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pomona High rank in CA?

Pomona High ranks #5,898 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pomona High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pomona High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Pomona High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pomona High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pomona High a charter school?

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

Is Pomona High a Title I school?

No, Pomona High is not currently a Title I school.

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

94.7% of students at Pomona 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
1,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 91767)
50,308
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
36.2
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 91767; 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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