Paloma Valley High School

Paloma Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
31375 Bradley Rd,  Menifee, CA
Perris Union High School District
3.6
3.6
2,919 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Williamson
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
42.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
473:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
56.7%
White
22.8%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Black
5.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#122 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego 427 Students
San Diego State University 403 Students
University of California - Irvine 398 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 346 Students
California State University - San Marcos 346 Students
University of California - Riverside 339 Students
Mt. San Jacinto College 259 Students
California State University, Fullerton 227 Students
University of California - Berkeley 221 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 193 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 166 Students
Business 162 Students
Nursing 155 Students
Biology 138 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Criminology 54 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 54 Students
Mathematics 50 Students
Engineering 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 540 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/11/2024
At Paloma Valley High School there is a variety of good and bad mixed together. To start with the good, the teachers are extremely kind and so are the security guards. The science teachers specifically are the best. The bad would be the food, other staff, and the upkeep of the school.
4.0
11/3/2024
Paloma Valley was a fine high school where the time flew by for me but created the mold for who I am and friends that I still talk to to this day. The places to rest between classes were rather decent with benches being everywhere with not a whole lot for dealing with rain when it did. The focus on walking outdoors was a good thing due to the location being Southern California and no need worry about Snow at all, and said rain wasn't a real issue. Honestly one of the weaker sides of the school at the time of my attendance was possibly a few of the teachers. I don't know much about what happened in these cases but there were teachers that students didn't like so much to the point where very rarely they'd beat up the teacher after class. Going back to things I liked, walking to classes was something that I rather enjoyed due to being outside and walking with the crowd, though sometimes there were people who had grand distances from one class to the other so that could be addressed.
5.0 Senior
9/30/2024
It's a great school if you decide to take the AP classes. However the basic General Education and classes to graduate are very basic and some of the teachers are problematic. I would like to see more counselors care about what is best for their students instead of what is best for them and their image. I've had a great experience with all of my AP teachers as they are the teachers that are devoted to teaching and the betterment of their students. However safety is another thing. This school gets a lot of school shooting threats as well as a lot of lockdowns. It makes me nervous that one day it won't be a false alarm. I feel these threats are preventable but they do not take action until it is too late. I've had the privilege of getting a great counselor but a lot of people complain about mine. I think it is very biased and dependent on the student. For example I am a hard working student and I think if a student who is not as hard working as I am would get ignored instead getting help
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 16 Reviews
5.0 student
9/11/2025
This is an amazing school would recommend
5.0 parent
9/21/2024
Great school, parents and teachers are engaged and supportive of students.
5.0 student
8/27/2024
I have been here for a short time and this school is my favorite place. If you dig deep into information about this school, you may stumble onto a Wikipedia article about it with a "homophobic allegations" tab on it describing the school not wanting to announce the GSA club. Let me be the one to tel...
5.0 parent
8/13/2017
Like any school you're going to have good and bad. We have enjoyed the students, Teachers, and life at Paloma.

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Paloma Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Menifee, CA and is served by the Perris Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,919 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Paloma Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $646,975. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pathways Academy Charter - Adult Education, Santa Rosa Academy, Cornerstone Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Menifee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paloma Valley High School.

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