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San Pedro Senior High

1001 West 15th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731

San Pedro Senior High

1001 West 15th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731

About San Pedro Senior High

San Pedro Senior High is a public school in the Los Angeles Unified School District that has been around for a long time and serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the South Bay area and has a full curriculum. About 35% of students take Advanced Placementclasses and tests. With 85% of students being minorities and 77% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school is a good representation of the diverse and lively coastal community. San Pedro Senior High has an 18% proficiency rate in math and a 50% proficiency rate in reading. The organization of SAT and ACT tests also helps students reach their college goals. The school is in a neighborhood known for its strong community reputation and historic maritime culture. It offers a balanced environment for both academic and personal growth. Its biggest strengths are the many extracurricular activities it offers and its commitment to getting students ready for a variety of post-secondary options, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

San Pedro Senior High Contact Information

Address

1001 West 15th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731

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Phone

(310) 241-5800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 50% in Reading.
119
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2481
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4943 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at San Pedro Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:38 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.75%
Asian 3.75%
Hispanic 67.19%
Black 9.11%
Two+ Races 4.27%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
14.75%
Asian
3.75%
Hispanic
67.19%
Black
9.11%
Two+ Races
4.27%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2481
47.84%
1187 Female
52.16%
1294 Male

Student Population

2481 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

496 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

A lot of work is being done to modernize the campus of San Pedro Senior High School. For example, the historic main building is being restored, and new teaching technology is being added to support learning in the 21st century. The Global Business and Police Academy Magnets at the school are still going strong. They recently had a series of special guest speakers and workshops on getting ready for a career that helped students meet professionals in the area. The campus is also celebrating the successes of its sports teams and performing arts programs.

FAQ

Q1. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q2. What does San Pedro Senior High teach?

Ans. San Pedro Senior High has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does San Pedro Senior High encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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