Enrollment
25
High
DISTRICT 468 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CABRILLO UNIFIED·NCES 060678000602
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)
498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 · (650) 712-7224 · San Mateo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL25 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
23.6:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.0:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
12 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 19 | 76% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 25 | #1,896 of 2,093 | #32 of 35 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
25
-3 (-11%) vs 2020
+32% since 1990-91, when it was 19
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | 1.1 | 23.6:1 | 48% (12) |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 1.3 | 32.8:1 | 54% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 1.3 | 30.4:1 | 58% (22) |
| 2020-21 | 28 | N/A | N/A | 61% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 1.5 | 20.0:1 | 67% (20) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | 2 | 18.5:1 | 92% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 41 | N/A | N/A | 59% (24) |
| 2000-01 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 30% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 19 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation).
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (30 to 25); teachers down 29% (1.5 to 1.1).
About Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) is a public high school in Half Moon Bay, California. The school serves grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 25 students. It has 97% fewer students than the average for high schools in California (about 838).
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) is one of the 7 schools that make up Cabrillo Unified (2,548 students in total).
At Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation), 80% of students are Hispanic. It is also 16% White and 4% multiracial. For comparison, the population of San Mateo County is roughly 25% Hispanic.
There are about 23.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation), which has 1.1. High schools in California average 18.2:1, 5.4 fewer students per teacher than here. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) is about 48%. The rate at public schools in San Mateo County averages 34%, lower than here.
The county, San Mateo County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $158,855, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 54% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 176, with about 82,403 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) from the closest public school, Alvin S. Hatch Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: 4.
The school is in a town close to an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Fringe).
From 28 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 25 by 2024-25.
People can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Mateo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cabrillo Unified
- Half Moon Bay HighHigh · 911 students
- Alvin S. Hatch ElementaryElementary · 544 students
- Manuel F. Cunha IntermediateMiddle · 521 students
- El Granada ElementaryElementary · 324 students
- Farallone View ElementaryElementary · 177 students
- Kings Mountain ElementaryElementary · 46 students
Other schools in Half Moon Bay
- Half Moon Bay HighHigh · 911 students
- Alvin S. Hatch ElementaryElementary · 544 students
- Manuel F. Cunha IntermediateMiddle · 521 students
- El Granada ElementaryElementary · 324 students
Nearby schools
- Alvin S. Hatch Elementary0.1 mi · 544
- Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate0.2 mi · 521
- Half Moon Bay High0.8 mi · 911
- El Granada Elementary2.9 mi · 324
- Highlands Elementary6.3 mi · 379
- Hillcrest at Youth Services Center6.4 mi · 16
Frequently asked questions
About Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)What is the total enrollment at Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) enrolls approximately 25 students in grades 09-12.
Is Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) have?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.6:1.
How diverse is Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) reports a student body of 16% White, 80% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)?
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation) is overseen by Cabrillo Unified in San Mateo County.
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