San Pedro Senior High

1610 South Leland St.
San Pedro, CA 90731

www.lausd.k12.ca.us/san_pedro_hs

2,398 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Pedro Senior High School, located in the coastal community of San Pedro, California, is a historic institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Established in 1903, the school has deep roots in the local area, serving the diverse student population of the San Pedro harbor district for over a century. Its location near the Port of Los Angeles offers students a unique environment, often influencing the school’s academic focus and community partnerships.

The school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities. San Pedro High has maintained a strong tradition of athletic excellence and school spirit, frequently participating in competitive CIF-sanctioned sports. As a cornerstone of the community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for higher education and career success while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the cultural vitality of its surrounding neighborhood.

2,398

Total Students

117.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Pedro Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	1,643
Black	198
Asian	89
Two or More	106
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
1,643 (68.5%)
White
342 (14.3%)
Black
198 (8.3%)
Two or More
106 (4.4%)
Asian
89 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
16 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)241-5800
Website:	http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/san_pedro_hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,744
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 646

Grade 10 643

Grade 11 546

Grade 12 563