Don Pedro High

Summary:

Don Pedro High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in La Grange, California, part of the Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District. With a student population of around 50, the school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past decade, now ranking 2,256 out of 2,335 California high schools and holding a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Don Pedro High is underperforming, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better on Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's science proficiency rates, as measured by the CAST assessment, are also significantly below the state and district averages. Additionally, Don Pedro High has experienced high dropout rates, reaching 23.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, and chronic absenteeism, with 23.1% of students chronically absent. The student population is predominantly White, with a higher percentage of Native American students compared to the surrounding schools, and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools like Summerville High, Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy, and Tioga High, Don Pedro High significantly underperforms in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This highlights the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the school's struggles and the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3090 Merced Falls Rd.
       La Grange, CA  95329-1397


(209) 852-2864

District: Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,951 Help


Feeder schools for Don Pedro High:

Elementary:    Tenaya Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  5.5 Help
Number of students:  34

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.7%
Hispanic:
20.6%
American Indian:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Don Pedro High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Don Pedro High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.7%), Hispanic (20.6%), American Indian (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Pedro High is 5.5. (See more...)
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Compare Don Pedro High employs 6.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Pedro High is $18,951.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Don Pedro High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified 1097th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Don Pedro High

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Rank History for all students at Don Pedro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.82 389th 1653 76.5%
2005 63.38 360th 1901 81.1%
2006 41.52 800th 1968 59.3%
2007 47.43 713th 2063 65.4%
2008 45.49 783rd 2117 63.0%
2009 39.98 1023rd 2238 54.3%
2010 34.20 1161st 2281 49.1%
2011 42.34 996th 2367 57.9%
2012 12.65 1910th 2354 18.9%
2013 14.02 1937th 2426 20.2%
2018 38.49 1243rd 2017 38.4%
2019 20.21 1619th 2133 24.1%
2022 37.81 1236th 2123 41.8%
2023 6.92 2269th 2348 3.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Don Pedro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.16 1464th 1937 24.4%
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Rank History for White students at Don Pedro High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.82 1108th 1222 9.3%
2022 24.03 927th 1204 23.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Don Pedro High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 42 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1993 56 0 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 68
1994 77 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1995 83 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1996 83 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1997 99 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1998 108 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 119
1999 92 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 103
2000 84 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 92
2001 41 1 2 3 5 n/a n/a 6 58
2002 41 5 1 7 1 n/a n/a 1 56
2003 41 5 1 7 1 n/a n/a 1 56
2004 55 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 69
2005 63 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 4 73
2006 53 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 2 68
2007 65 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 5 81
2008 45 n/a n/a 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 57
2009 50 0 1 12 0 0 2 0 65
2010 24 0 1 10 1 0 2 0 38
2011 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 5
2012 12 1 0 6 2 0 1 0 22
2013 20 2 0 4 1 0 4 0 31
2014 28 2 0 4 0 1 2 0 37
2015 31 1 0 5 1 1 2 0 41
2016 26 0 0 7 1 0 2 0 36
2017 33 0 0 12 2 0 1 0 48
2018 31 1 0 8 1 0 0 0 41
2019 36 0 0 11 1 0 3 0 51
2020 30 0 0 7 3 0 2 0 42
2021 41 0 0 6 3 0 3 0 53
2022 40 1 0 9 4 0 1 0 55
2023 38 1 0 7 3 0 1 0 50
2024 22 0 1 7 4 0 0 0 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Don Pedro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 47 n/a n/a 14.9
1993 68 5.4 12.6 8.8
1994 86 5.2 16.5 9.3
1995 90 6.7 13.4 20
1996 90 6.7 13.4 20
1997 105 6.8 15.4 21
1998 119 6.9 17.2 21
1999 103 7.4 13.9 24.3
2000 92 7.1 13.0 23.9
2001 58 7.0 8.3 15.4
2002 56 5.7 9.8 25.5
2003 56 5.7 9.8 25.5
2004 69 6.0 11.5 28.8
2005 73 5.1 14.3 30.4
2006 68 5.6 12.1 33.3
2007 81 6.0 13.5 27.6
2008 57 4.5 12.7 35.1
2009 65 4.4 12.7 30.8
2010 38 4.0 9.5 47.4
2011 5 n/a n/a 0
2012 22 3.5 6.2 86.4
2013 31 3.5 8.8 71
2014 37 3.2 11.5 64.9
2015 41 3.0 13.6 61
2016 36 3.0 12.0 66.7
2017 48 4.5 10.6 31.3
2018 41 5.0 8.2 53.7
2019 51 5.0 10.2 54.9
2020 42 n/a n/a 59.5
2021 53 6.0 8.8 41.5
2022 55 6.0 9.1 34.5
2023 50 4.9 10.1 34
2024 34 6.1 5.5 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Don Pedro High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 47 n/a n/a 14.9
1993 68 5.4 12.6 8.8
1994 86 5.2 16.5 9.3
1995 90 6.7 13.4 20
1996 90 6.7 13.4 20
1997 105 6.8 15.4 21
1998 119 6.9 17.2 21
1999 103 7.4 13.9 24.3
2000 92 7.1 13.0 23.9
2001 58 7.0 8.3 15.4
2002 56 5.7 9.8 25.5
2003 56 5.7 9.8 25.5
2004 69 6.0 11.5 28.8
2005 73 5.1 14.3 30.4
2006 68 5.6 12.1 33.3
2007 81 6.0 13.5 27.6
2008 57 4.5 12.7 35.1
2009 65 4.4 12.7 30.8
2010 38 4.0 9.5 47.4
2011 5 n/a n/a 0
2012 22 3.5 6.2 86.4
2013 31 3.5 8.8 71
2014 37 3.2 11.5 64.9
2015 41 3.0 13.6 61
2016 36 3.0 12.0 66.7
2017 48 4.5 10.6 31.3
2018 41 5.0 8.2 53.7
2019 51 5.0 10.2 54.9
2020 42 n/a n/a 59.5
2021 53 6.0 8.8 41.5
2022 55 6.0 9.1 34.5
2023 50 4.9 10.1 34
2024 34 6.1 5.5 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Don Pedro High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,951

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Pedro High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1619th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2269th of 2348 High schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Don Pedro High)31.30
 31.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified)40.721.7
 19%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Don Pedro High)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified)04.4
 4.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5150
 2%
African American01
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic117
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3638
 5.6%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%34%
 20.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Pedro High

Students at Don Pedro High are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% American Indian, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 34 students attended Don Pedro High.

Don Pedro High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tenaya Elementary


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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