Ganesha High

www.pusd.org

895 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ganesha High School, located in Pomona, California, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Pomona Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. As part of the Pomona community, Ganesha focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement through a variety of classroom offerings.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ganesha High School provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations, which help promote school spirit and leadership. The school aims to equip its diverse student body with the tools necessary to succeed in a global society, encouraging critical thinking and community involvement. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, current academic programs, or campus news, the school maintains an active presence through the official Pomona Unified School District website.

895

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ganesha High
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	830
Black	20
Asian	10
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
830 (92.8%)
Black
20 (2.2%)
White
19 (2.1%)
Two or More
11 (1.2%)
Asian
10 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pomona Unified
Phone:	(909)397-4400
Website:	http://www.pusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	708
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 221

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 229

Grade 12 235