At a glance
Reported students
1,193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
115
Petaluma High: 1,193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
What the reported data says about Petaluma High
Petaluma High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Petaluma. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Petaluma Joint Union High. NCES reports 1,193 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.1%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Petaluma High
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.7%
- Hispanic31.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Petaluma Joint Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Casa Grande High
High · Grades 09–12
1,653 reported students
San Antonio High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
65 reported students
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)
High · Grades 07–12
43 reported students
Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School)
High · Grades 10–12
21 reported students
Carpe Diem High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
19 reported students
Kenilworth Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
812 reported students
Public schools near Petaluma High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpe Diem High (Continuation) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 19 | under 0.1 mi |
| San Antonio High (Continuation) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 65 | 1.2 mi |
| Valley Oaks High (Alternative) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–12 | 43 | 1.2 mi |
| Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 10–12 | 21 | 2.7 mi |
| Casa Grande High High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,653 | 2.8 mi |
| Credo High High · Charter · Credo High District | 09–12 | 441 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Petaluma High
What grades does Petaluma High serve?
Petaluma High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Petaluma Joint Union High.
How many students attend Petaluma High?
Petaluma High reported 1,193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Petaluma High?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 1,193 students and 56.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Petaluma High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Petaluma High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Petaluma Joint Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Petaluma High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Petaluma High in?
Petaluma High is part of Petaluma Joint Union High, based in Petaluma, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Petaluma High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carpe Diem High (Continuation) (under 0.1 mi), San Antonio High (Continuation) (1.2 mi), Valley Oaks High (Alternative) (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.