publichighGrade 9-12

Pajaro Valley High

500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076, United States

+1 (831) 728-8102

http://www.pvusd.net

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Pajaro Valley High Overview

About This School

Pajaro Valley High is a public high in Watsonville, California, serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 59 teachers with an average salary of $126,327 and a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 431 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Demographically, the population is 97% Hispanic, 2% White, and 1% Asian.

1,293

Total Students

Grade 9-12

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

59 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Santa Cruz County

Students per Counselor

431:1

Pajaro Valley High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.3:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

431

Students per Counselor

Pajaro Valley High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$126,327

City Avg: $126,327

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio21:1

Students per Counselor431:1

Pajaro Valley High Student Demographics

Student Body

53.44%

Male

46.56%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,293 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.78%

Hispanic96.91%

Asian0.85%

Black0.15%

Two or More Races0.31%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pajaro Valley High

Q: What is Pajaro Valley High?

A: Pajaro Valley High is a high public located in Watsonville.

Q: How many students attend Pajaro Valley High?

A: Pajaro Valley High has approximately 1,293 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Pajaro Valley High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Pajaro Valley High is 21:1.

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Detailed Information about Pajaro Valley High

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About Pajaro Valley High - Watsonville, CA

Quick Facts about Pajaro Valley High
School Name	Pajaro Valley High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076, Watsonville, CA
County	Santa Cruz County
Phone	+1 (831) 728-8102
Total Students	1,293
Student-Teacher Ratio	21:1
Full-Time Teachers	59
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Pajaro Valley High

What is Pajaro Valley High?

Pajaro Valley High is a high public located in Watsonville.

How many students attend Pajaro Valley High?

Pajaro Valley High has approximately 1,293 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pajaro Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pajaro Valley High is 21:1.

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