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#4753 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)
High School · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rolling Hills, CA
A Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified high school where students score 46 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2017, reaching 17% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low62/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rolling Hills), 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
$222,273
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90274; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| ChadwickPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy, Palos VerdesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Fusion Palos VerdesPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 32 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) is listed in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) is a public high school in Rolling Hills, CA, part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 43 students in grades 10th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,753 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)
What grades does Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) serve?
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)?
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) rank in CA?
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) ranks #4,753 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)?
20.9% of students at Rancho Del Mar High (continuation) 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 378-9966
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 90274)
- 24,988
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 90274; 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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