C+
Average
63/100

Pajaro Valley High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 500 Harkins Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 38% · Math 13% proficient · 38th percentile in California
Graduation
B
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
1,428
Students
enrolled
21.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%38/100reading 41st percentile, math 34th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%55/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−10 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency13% (−24 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (+8 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic37%12%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income37%12%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Harkins Slough Rd.
City Watsonville
ZIP Code 95076
District 0629490
NCES School ID 062949011462
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95076

Understanding the community around Pajaro Valley High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,062
Per Capita Income $33,137
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 71.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $702,700
Median Rent $1,805
Owner-Occupied 56.4%
Renter-Occupied 43.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pajaro Valley High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 96.9%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
Black 0.1%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,428
Teachers (FTE) 65.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pajaro Valley High?
Pajaro Valley High has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pajaro Valley High?
Pajaro Valley High has 1,428 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
What grades does Pajaro Valley High serve?
Pajaro Valley High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pajaro Valley High receive per student?
Pajaro Valley High receives $18,239 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pajaro Valley High in 95076 ▼
Avg Home Value
$837,967
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,114
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
43.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026