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Polytechnic School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
1030 E California Blvd,
Pasadena, CA
872
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Deborah Reed
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$41,900
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
118
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
710
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
49.9%
Two or more races
17.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Hispanic
8%
Native American
6.3%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best Private K12 Schools in California
#18
Best Private HS in California
#19
Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley
81 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
74 Students
University of Southern California
70 Students
Stanford University
54 Students
New York University
51 Students
Yale University
48 Students
Brown University
42 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
40 Students
Tufts University
40 Students
University of Pennsylvania
38 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
50 Students
Political Science and Government
39 Students
Psychology
38 Students
Biology
35 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Economics
28 Students
English
25 Students
International Relations
20 Students
History
19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/15/2024
Although Poly provides students with a multitude of opportunities in academics, sports, and community, in a highly academic environment like Poly, students often deal with high levels of stress and competition with one another. Good school overall, but attending comes with its sacrifices.
5/7/2024
I was a lifer at poly and I absolutely loved it. Even though it is very challenging at times it really does prepare you for college. Also, the teachers are amazing and really care about their students.
9/5/2022
It's the best school! I recommend it wholeheartedly for any family that wants a commitment to excellence.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/21/2025
Staff are rude and unprofessional. Don’t care to listen or speak with you. The south campus parking attendants are the worst. Constantly yell at you, act very disrespectful and are unprofessional.
5/4/2024
Wholeheartedly recommend this school! Poly's diverse community is both welcoming and academically rigorous.
11/26/2023
Our experience at Poly is now in it's 7th year and continues to be absolutely fantastic.
10/11/2023
My kid started in middle school and easily made friends. The kids are welcoming and enjoy the new faces. I do belief the kids that have attended Poly since kindergarten are really bored by Junior year.Poly is not for everyone, especially the high school. It is rigorous and it does not slow down for...
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List Price Range
$570K - $9.6M
Homes For Sale
243
Average Home Value
$1,545,768
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Average Household Income
$124,704
% of College Grads
54.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,954 Sq Ft
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Polytechnic School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 1030 E California Blvd in Pasadena, in the San Marino neighborhood. Annual tuition is $41,900. The school has a total enrollment of 872 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Polytechnic School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $1,545,768. Discover additional schools in the area, like Irl - Westmoreland Academy, Mayfield Senior School, Southwestern Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polytechnic School.