Peninsula High School (San Bruno)
| Peninsula High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
300 Piedmont Avenue San Bruno, California United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°36′43″N 122°25′42″W / 37.61194°N 122.42833°WCoordinates: 37°36′43″N 122°25′42″W / 37.61194°N 122.42833°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | San Mateo Union High School District |
| Principal | Mr. D. Scatena [1] |
| Faculty | 17.0 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 261 (2011-2012) [3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.1:1[2] |
| Mascot | Pumas |
| Website | https://phs-smuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/ |
Peninsula High School, home to the Pumas, is a public alternative high school in San Bruno, California, using Crestmoor High School's building. It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). Its main purpose is to aid students who are behind in credits that are necessary for graduation.
Curriculum
All graduate must complete at least 220 credits of work in: English (40), Mathematics (30), Social Science (35), Physical Education (20), Science (20), Fine and Performing Arts (10), Health (5), and Electives (60)
Peninsula earned a six-year educational accreditation in 2001 from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The school has partnered with a local business, Culinary Twist, to construct packaging for its products.[4]
Demographics
2011-2012
- 261 students: 161 Male (61.7%), 100 Female (38.3%)[3]
| Hispanic | White | Pacific Islander | Asian | Filipino | Two or More Races | African American | American Indian | Not Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 39 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 65.1% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0% | 1.5% |
Standardized testing
| 2012 Academic Performance Index | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base API [5] | 2012 Growth API [6] | Growth in the API from 2009 to 2012 |
| 506 | 618 | 112 |
Clubs
Peninsula offers a total of two clubs:
Leo's Club: provide youth volunteer opportunities, and also a place to grow and have fun.
Leadership: offers students a chance to help out in their school and help other students become more aware of what the school has to offer.
On Campus Resources
Child Development Center
Peninsula has an on-campus day care center. This allows teen parents who are SMUHSD residents to receive an education and earn a high school diploma.
Notable alumni
- Clark Haggans, American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League[7]
See also
References
- ↑ http://phs-smuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/administration
- 1 2 "Peninsula High (Cont.)". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2009-06-30. "Students: 257 (2006-2007)"
- 1 2 "Enrollment by Ethnicity for 2011-12: Peninsula High School". California Department of Education. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ↑ Swartz, Angela (17 April 2014). "School, local company partner: Peninsula High School student makes crates for Culinary Twist". The Daily Journal. San Mateo. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "2009 Base API School Report - Peninsula High (Continuation) High". California Department of Education Assessment, Accountability and Awards Division.
- ↑ "2012 Growth API School Report - Peninsula High (Continuation)". California Department of Education Analysis, Measurement, & Accountability Reporting Division.
- ↑ "Clark Haggans". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved December 21, 2012.