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Palo Alto High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
50 Embarcadero Rd,
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Kim Diorio
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
B-
B+
A-
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
720
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
94.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
53.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
33.4%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
422:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
36%
White
35.1%
Hispanic
14.3%
Two or more races
11.1%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#9
Best Public HS in California
#11
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#47
Best HS For Stem in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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 - Los Angeles
506 Students
University of California - Berkeley
438 Students
University of Southern California
387 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
376 Students
University of California - San Diego
362 Students
University of California - Davis
334 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
319 Students
Stanford University
279 Students
University of California - Irvine
266 Students
New York University
254 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
264 Students
Psychology
243 Students
Computer Science
202 Students
Biology
159 Students
Economics
149 Students
Political Science and Government
106 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
83 Students
Engineering
80 Students
Sociology
78 Students
Environmental Science
72 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/28/2025
I enjoyed my time at Palo Alto high school as they made sure I was ready for college and they had very good academics
12/21/2024
Very competitive, bathrooms are always a little messy, food is good, and insane amount of resources.
12/3/2024
Palo Alto High School has good school spirit, extracurriculars, academics, and faculty. It is a very competitive school, and classes are rigorous, but resources such as peer tutoring, guidance/college counselors, etc. are all very helpful. fI have overall had a positive experience with my teachers and peers.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/15/2024
Great high school right next to Stanford University. Wonder and balanced academic environment
3/6/2024
If you have any choice in the matter, I strongly advise you not to send your teenager to Palo Alto high school. The level of toxic stress at this school, exacerbated by miserable teachers, and under- educated administrators, is a recipe for distress amongst the students. The students grade-shame eac...
2/24/2024
Many of the older reviews are extremely outdated. The students are very welcoming to new students, most of the teachers are willing to help and answer questions in class or outside of class time, and the school provides extensive student rights, as can be seen by their journalism program, which is o...
8/7/2023
Pretty good teachers although they can be fairly eccentric at times, and staff-student interactions are often pleasant. My time here fostered some new passions and made me very prepared for college. Admin can be pretty out of touch with the wants and needs of students and teachers. Unfortunately, I'...
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Palo Alto High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palo Alto, CA and is served by the Palo Alto Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,932 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Palo Alto High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Menlo-Atherton High School, Castilleja School, Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto, and more. Learn more about what Palo Alto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palo Alto High School.