Rancho Del Mar High School is one of three public high schools on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Located on Crest Road in Rolling Hills, the school is part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Rancho Del Mar was opened in 1984 on the former site of La Cresta Elementary School.
Serving 41 students in grades 10-12, Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)'s student population of 41 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1984
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Motto
'Empowering All Students'
School Rankings
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
36%
20%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Peacock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)?
41 students attend Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)?
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) offer ?
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) part of?
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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