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La Honda-Pescadero Unified: La Honda-Pescadero Unified averages 51.5/100 — 6.7 points above the state average.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 51.5/100

La Honda-Pescadero Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 6.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is La Honda Elementary at 60/100, where 33.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $23,742 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.9
43.5 – 60.3
Avg Exceeded %
28.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
51.9/100
226.5%19.4%
HighSolid
50.8/100
130.9%36.9%

La Honda-Pescadero Unified's elementary schools average 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in La Honda-Pescadero Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
51.9
avg score · 2 schools
High
50.8
avg score · 1 school
Pescadero High
Solid
51/100

District Analysis

La Honda-Pescadero Unified has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 6.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: La Honda-Pescadero Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.9.

Score range of 16.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 25.2%, 7.3pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.6%.

La Honda Elementary leads the district at 60 with 33.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in La Honda-Pescadero Unified

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
60.1%
White
37.6%
Asian
0.8%
Other
1.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
33%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

La Honda-Pescadero Unified spends $23,742 per student in current expenditures — $8,927 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$23,742
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
275
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 25.3%
$18,947 → $23,742
Spending Efficiency
2.17
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 40%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$71,359–$128,319
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
23
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in La Honda-Pescadero Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

La Honda-Pescadero Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.9 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8.

The highest-scoring elementary school is La Honda Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 33.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Honda Elementary
La Honda-Pescadero Unified Strong All-Around
33.8%Solid
60/100
2Pescadero Elementary and Middle
La Honda-Pescadero Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
43/100

High Schools (1)

La Honda-Pescadero Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.8 — 7.1 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Pescadero High with a Scope Score of 51 and 30.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pescadero High
La Honda-Pescadero Unified Building Momentum
30.9%Solid
51/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Honda-Pescadero Unified

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is La Honda-Pescadero Unified a good school district?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.5/100, which is 6.7 points above the state average. 28.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in La Honda-Pescadero Unified?
The highest-scoring school in La Honda-Pescadero Unified is La Honda Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 33.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does La Honda-Pescadero Unified spend per student?
La Honda-Pescadero Unified spends $23,742 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in La Honda-Pescadero Unified?
Teacher salaries in La Honda-Pescadero Unified range from $71,359–$128,319 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.