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Pajaro Valley High

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, CA 95076-9453

(831) 728-8102 · www.pvusd.net

2/10
#1089
Rank 1089 out of 1,227
Top 89%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1076 · 12th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1075 · 13th percentile
Science2/10 · #1044 · 19th percentile

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School Overview

Watsonville sits at the southern edge of Santa Cruz County, surrounded by farmland and strawberry fields, and Pajaro Valley High reflects the working-class, largely Latino community it serves — a place where many families have deep agricultural roots. The school faces real academic challenges, with English and math scores in the lower percentiles statewide, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, for families rooted in the Watsonville community, the school offers a familiar, culturally connected environment close to the natural beauty of the Monterey Bay region.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
254 (97%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners97 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged221 (84%)
Students with Disabilities49 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,293
Enrollment
59.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

7
AP Courses
offered
9.7%
AP Participation
of students
145
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Grizzlies · CIF Central Coast Section

16
varsity sports
6 boys
7 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1393 · 37th percentile

59 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found