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Pajaro Valley High

500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076

About Pajaro Valley High

Pajaro Valley High School is a well-known public high school in Watsonville, California. It is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades 9–12. With about 1,500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1, it is known as one of the best schools in the area. The school has a full academic environment, with a strong Advanced Placement® program that 39% of students take part in, as well as chances to get ready for the SAT and ACT. The campus is full of life, with 98% of students being minorities and 79% of students being from low-income families. Data on academic performance shows that 33% of students are good at reading and 8% are good at math. The school is in an area where the average home price is about $850,000. People love the school's modern facilities and its location in the community. Pajaro Valley High School is one of the best schools because it works hard to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and college readiness resources to its students, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Pajaro Valley High Contact Information

Address

500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076

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Phone

(831) 728-8102

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 33% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1428
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6138 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pajaro Valley 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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 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 1.4%
Asian 1.26%
Hispanic 96.85%
Black 0.07%
Two+ Races 0.28%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.4%
Asian
1.26%
Hispanic
96.85%
Black
0.07%
Two+ Races
0.28%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1428
45.87%
655 Female
53.99%
771 Male

Student Population

1428 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

476 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pajaro Valley High School is currently working on its long-term campus vision by updating its plans to include a new auditorium and significantly better athletic fields. The Watsonville Ivy League Project (WILP) at the school is still going strong. It recently held a community fundraiser to send high-achieving students on tours of top East Coast colleges. Students are also joining a lot of new campus groups, like the Creative Collective and the Criminal Justice Club. These groups offer unique ways to learn outside of the classroom.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

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

Q2. What does Pajaro Valley High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Pajaro Valley High?

Ans. Pajaro Valley High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Pajaro Valley High?

Ans. Pajaro Valley High has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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