Poway High

15500 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064

www.powayusd.com/pusdphs

2,101 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Poway High School, located in the suburban community of Poway, California, is a flagship institution within the Poway Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, regularly ranking among the top public high schools in San Diego County. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust visual and performing arts programs, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Poway High is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and competitive extracurricular programs. The school boasts a storied history of success in athletics—often referred to as the "Titans"—and maintains a variety of student-led clubs, honor societies, and service organizations. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, the school encourages students to engage deeply with their community, making it a central pillar of the surrounding Poway area.

2,101

Total Students

97.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poway High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,067
Hispanic	628
Black	23
Asian	150
Two or More	227
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,067 (50.8%)
Hispanic
628 (29.9%)
Two or More
227 (10.8%)
Asian
150 (7.1%)
Black
23 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)748-0245
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdphs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 502

Grade 10 530

Grade 11 519

Grade 12 550