Polytechnic School

Polytechnic School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1030 E California Blvd,  Pasadena, CA
4.1
3.6
872 Students
A+
Niche Grade

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+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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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
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
37.2%
Asian
22.3%
Two or more races
21.1%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
6.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Private K12 Schools in California
#18 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#23 Best Private HS in California
Source: Niche

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 79 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 75 Students
University of Southern California 70 Students
New York University 53 Students
Stanford University 51 Students
Yale University 46 Students
Brown University 43 Students
Tufts University 43 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 40 Students
Harvard University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Biology 33 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Economics 29 Students
English 24 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 20 Students
International Relations 20 Students
History 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 85 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
6/3/2022
Poly offers so many vast opportunities for learning, growth, change, challenge and mastery. My teachers and my classmates are supportive and the community as a whole is welcoming. I couldn't think of what I would change about Poly. The greatest challenge that I see Poly facing is time. There are not enough hours in a day or week to be able to enjoy all the opportunities it allows for, however that challenge has forced me to utilize my time more efficiently.
5.0 Senior
10/14/2021
Super fun school but also very academically challenging, the best of both worlds. Teachers are excellent and they care about the students
5.0 Senior
2/14/2021
I liked the welcoming environment and the availability of teachers to help me whenever I needed extra assistance.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
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.
5.0 student
5/4/2024
Wholeheartedly recommend this school! Poly's diverse community is both welcoming and academically rigorous.
5.0 parent
11/26/2023
Our experience at Poly is now in it's 7th year and continues to be absolutely fantastic.
5.0 parent
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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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 $1,540,454. 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.

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