La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District

La Honda−Pescadero Unified School District is a K−12 school district in California that serves the south coast of San Mateo County, including the communities of Pescadero, Loma Mar, and La Honda. It consists of three schools: two elementary schools, one in Pescadero and one in La Honda, and a combination middle and high school located in Pescadero. The District Office is located in portables at the southeastern end of the high school campus. As of 2021, the District serves 306 students.[2]

La Honda−Pescadero Unified School District
Address
360 Butano Cutoff
Pescadero
, San Mateo County, California
United States
District information
TypePublic school district
GradesK–12[1]
Established1965 (1965)
SuperintendentAmy Wooliever
NCES District ID0620220 [1]
Students and staff
Students275 (2020–2021)[1]
Teachers22.56 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Staff25.86 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio12.19:1[1]
Other information
Websitewww.lhpusd.com

Schools

History

Since the mid-19th century, Pescadero has functioned as a hub for education in southwestern San Mateo County, with the opening of a one-room Pescadero schoolhouse in 1858.[3] By 1922, the community had constructed a larger high school on North Street in downtown Pescadero. In 1960, on a tract of land donated by a local family, the Pescadero High School opened in its current location. In 1965, the La Honda−Pescadero Unified School District was opened.[4]

Today, the District draws from a geographic area of over 175 square miles. It is the smallest school district in San Mateo County by population; on average among all grades, the class size is 18 students. In addition, the District requires community service for all graduating high school students, and offers, depending on funding and student interest, community-supported school programs in art, music, theater, outdoor education at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, sports, and student publications.[5]

Governance

Superintendent

  • Amy Wooliever (2011–)[6]
    • Formerly Dennis Dobbs as Interim Superintendent (2010–2011, 1 school year)[7]
    • Formerly Tim Beard[8] (unknown–2010)

School Board

  • Mary Windram
  • Monica Resendiz
  • Dave Meyrovich
  • Lisa Mateja
  • Renee Erridge

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for La Honda-Pescadero Unified". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  2. "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for La Honda-Pescadero Unified". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  3. History of San Mateo County by Philip W. Alexander & Charles P. Hamm page 174-176. Press of Burlingame Publishing Co., Burlingame, CA. 1916.
  4. Wright, Sarah. "Residents await news at Pescadero High School". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  5. "La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District". www.lhpusd.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  6. Thomas, Greg. "Pescadero educator leads the charge". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  7. greg@hmbreview.com, Greg Thomas [. "Fresh face to lead South Coast school district". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  8. LAMBERT, CLAY. "Buses can now talk in La Honda-Pescadero". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved 2021-10-15.

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