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Peninsula High (Continuation)

Burlingame, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
smuhsd.org/peninsulahigh860 Hinckley Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010(650) 558-2402
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

35 students tested

11.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 5.4% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met11.4%
  • Nearly met28.6%
  • Not met60.0%

Math

34 students tested

5.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 0.0% did.

  • Exceeded2.9%
  • Met2.9%
  • Nearly met8.8%
  • Not met85.3%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

15.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year280179
Suspended in or out of school12.1% · 3415.6% · 28
Suspensions5233
Violence with injury510
Violence without injury2519
Weapons21
Drugs42
Defiance only140
Other21

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall172185
Suspended out of school23.3% · 4024.3% · 45
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled1.7% · 30.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

78.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted267176
Chronically absent60.7% · 16278.4% · 138

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

186 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino81.7%
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White4.3%
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Black or African American0.5%
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Asian4.3%
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Two or More Races3.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5.4%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Peninsula High’s teaching approach centers on equity and recognizes that students have diverse needs. The school emphasizes a nurturing, community-oriented environment with culturally responsive teaching and everyday use of technology to prepare students for college, careers, and post-secondary success. It also prioritizes social-emotional growth so students can build academic, professional, and technological skills and become informed, socially conscious members of a global community.

Public school directory

NCES ID 063498005925

District
San Mateo Union High
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
186 students
Teachers (FTE)
12.6

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