Palos Verdes High School

Palos Verdes High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Cloyden Rd,  Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
4.0
4.1
1,418 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charles Park
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
71.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
36.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
24.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46%
White
57.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.2%
Hispanic
15.5%
Two or more races
8%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#40 Best HS For Athletes in California
#83 Best Public HS in California
#89 Best College Prep Public HS in California
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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 - Los Angeles 353 Students
University of Southern California 280 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 261 Students
University of California - San Diego 242 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 229 Students
University of California - Berkeley 225 Students
San Diego State University 222 Students
University of California - Irvine 180 Students
University of San Diego 153 Students
University of Oregon 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 259 Students
Psychology 157 Students
Biology 109 Students
Political Science and Government 66 Students
Communications 62 Students
Economics 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Marketing 49 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Nursing 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 347 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/15/2024
ASB and BTC work hard to involve the student body. This leads to extremely fun sports games and school activities. Not to mention that the sports teams are typically very successful in their games and win often. The school is very sport oriented and includes people who do not play sports by encouraging them to come and watch. As for academics, they are not as rigorous as one would hope for. The teachers are involved and do want their students to do well.
5.0 Senior
8/27/2024
I am very grateful to all the teachers, administrators and support staff for everything they've done for me.
1.0 Parent
5/29/2024
This school teaches blatant falsehoods including suggesting that the existence of Israel is something up for debate. Huge amounts of prejudice and hate for Jewish students. Unsafe campus culture, poor educational standards. Legitimate history professors will mock students who come into their programs with this background.
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4.1 12 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/30/2024
Pros:School spirit, activities on campus, block schedule, sports teams, clubs, communication, dual enrollment, independent study PE, administration, college & career center, option to take online classes not offered on campusCons:Cold and foggy, no culinary classes, poorly taught and equipped art de...
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5.0 other
1/17/2024
Quality school education and experience located in a world-class setting.
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5.0 parent
1/12/2023
Beautiful school overlooking the ocean. So many honors and advanced placement opportunities. Kids thrive here
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4.0 parent
4/14/2022
In comparison to Peninsula High, Palos Verdes High is average. If your student is not as academically inclined and motivated or is interested in things outside of academics, this might be a good fit. Both schools are great for different reasons. Many parents and students tout the block schedule and...
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