How does International Polytechnic High compare to other high schools in Pomona?

International Polytechnic High has a SchoolScope composite score of 58.6/100, placing it at the 72nd percentile statewide. 36% of students exceed standard, with a total of 240 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at International Polytechnic High?

36.4% of students at International Polytechnic High exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 69.3% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at International Polytechnic High?

9.9% of students at International Polytechnic High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

International Polytechnic High

High School

Los Angeles County Office of Education PomonaLos Angeles County91768

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of California high schools

School overview

Enrollment

498 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

29%

Teachers

20 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

95.1%

AP Exam Prepared

0.9%

A-G Completion

96.6%

College-Going Rate

90.8%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Increased Significantly

+15.5 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Increased Significantly

+38.8 pts DFS change

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic63.0%

White6.6%

Asian11.2%

Black3.2%

Other15.9%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for International Polytechnic High
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	36.4%
Met Standard	32.8%
Below Standard	30.7%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "69% proficient" for International Polytechnic High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

36.4% of students exceeded standard while 32.8% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 20.9 points above the state average of 15.5%. That's 22.5 points above the Los Angeles County Office of Education district average of 13.9%. Compared to the 2 nearby schools within ~3 miles, this exceeded rate is 9.8 points higher (vs 26.6% average). The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.

The graduation rate is 95.1% — above the state target. 96.6% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 90.8% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 9.9%, better than the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →