Poway High School
- Public
- POWAY, CA
Public School
Poway High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- POWAY, CA
- Rating 4 out of 5 520 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Poway High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
55%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1260
567 responses
Average ACT
28
252 responses
AP Enrollment
36%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$107,902
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,627
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$686,400
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 55 responsesPoll
85%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 55 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,293
Free or Reduced Lunch
24%
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 62 responses68%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 62 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 62 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$91,035
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.9%
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 78 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 78 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 78 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,499 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 88 responses44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 88 responses73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 88 responsesSimilar Schools
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I really like how there are so many extracurriculars and clubs for students to join. Also, the counselors and teachers actually care about their student's success, oppose to just "doing their job". If you genuinely ask a teacher for help, they will do everything in their efforts to make sure that you understand the material. But something that I would definitely like to see change is the bullying problem. Although Poway high has tons of kindness weeks, and tons of lectures, speeches, and quotes around campus about treating others fairly, bullying is still a huge issue that the school is unable to get rid of. And usually, most of the bullies don't even know that they're bullies! A majority of the time, they think that they're telling a funny joke, but have no clue that it affects someone else in a harmful way. But me and a lot of other people were able to look past the bullying and not let it affect us. Even though there are cons, the pros truly outweigh the cons at Poway High School
I met so many incredible people through my four years at Poway High School and truly wouldn't be the person I am today without them. Being a student in the advanced choir was definitely a highlight of my high school career. We had the ability to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York City and have had the most prestigious singers participate in Regional and All State choirs! Not only is the arts at PHS so profound and professional, but the atmosphere surrounding the students is unlike any other. The choir director, Ms. Schemmel, is one of the most kind-hearted teachers I have ever had the ability to work with. She always challenged the students to step out of their comfort zone and create music that was challenging yet rewarding. I am proud to be an alumni of Poway High School and will cherish the many experiences from this school forever.
Being apart of Poway High for the past 3 years has been more than amazing. On our campus, we are a family who grow together, support everyone, and change for the better. The students and faculty have created such a positive environment that changes you for the better. Everyone is accepting and supports one another on a daily basis. We have grown up together for the past 3 years of high school, and we bring out the best in one another. The student life has changed my life forever! The support at sports games, pep rally's, spirit Fridays, and in the classroom have truly changed me as a person and I would not have wanted to spend my high school years anywhere else. Poway High will forever be my home, who shaped me into the best person I could ever be. My high school experience has been nothing but a blessing so far, and I am beyond thankful for my education at Poway High School.