Parlier High School

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Parlier High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
603 3rd St,  Parlier, CA
Parlier Unified School District
3.4
4.0
901 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alan Macedo
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
24.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0.5%
State Average
11.2%
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
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
98.4%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%

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.
California State University - Fresno 285 Students
Reedley College 185 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 139 Students
University of California - Davis 125 Students
University of California - Berkeley 120 Students
Fresno City College 98 Students
University of California - San Diego 97 Students
University of California - Merced 92 Students
San Francisco State University 84 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 42 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Small Business Management 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 142 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
11/19/2025
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3.0 Sophomore
11/19/2025
Parlier high school excels in college readiness, but what it has in college readiness courses, it lacks in school facilities, sports, and policies.
4.0 Freshman
11/19/2025
I would like to change the food and my experience here is really good, and I love coming to school. I have a fun time here, but they should make weekends longer.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/18/2011
I graduated from PHS and went on to further my education. I see the same thing happening with many kids from here. More kids are getting brave to try out universities away from the valley, even out of the state. That's good. That means they are confident enough with the education they receive from P...
4.0 parent
11/17/2010
well for me to see my schools getting a bad review hurts i graduated from PHS and went to all the schools here and now that i have my children i want the best for them and there minds to be Challenged and i think the District is doing a bad job just remember this the (BOARD) the citizen put you in t...

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Parlier High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Parlier, CA and is served by the Parlier Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 901 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Parlier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Joaquin Valley High, Reedley High School, Reedley Middle College High, and more. Learn more about what Parlier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parlier High School.

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