Polytechnic High School

Polytechnic High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5450 Victoria Ave,  Riverside, CA
Riverside Unified School District
3.8
3.9
2,468 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Roe
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
41.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
11.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
9.4%
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
509:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
67.2%
White
22.3%
Black
5.1%
Asian
1.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#155 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

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 334 Students
University of California - Riverside 309 Students
Riverside City College 293 Students
University of California - San Diego 282 Students
San Diego State University 272 Students
University of California - Irvine 257 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 225 Students
California Baptist University 221 Students
University of California - Berkeley 202 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 199 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 156 Students
Psychology 134 Students
Biology 131 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Political Science and Government 56 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 56 Students
English 47 Students
Criminology 43 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 411 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
5/1/2024
I attended four years at Polytechnic High. 3 in person and 1 online. My experience here was pleasant as a student, and now, I am an AVID tutor. Poly really focuses on helping and supporting the students academically and mentally. The staff are supportive and helpful, and the academics and sports are also a great opportunity for the students to succeed.
4.0 Senior
12/1/2023
Poly has treated me well and I am glad to have gone here. I have made many friendships that will last forever and I am grateful for that. The overall experience was positive. I can't think of a single time I have had a negative experience at Poly.
4.0 Junior
11/7/2023
Some of the best parts of my experience would include the people there, the students and the teachers. The worst parts would be the bathrooms since they are closed frequently and people do illegal activities there. I would like to see supervisors monitor the bathrooms without being invasive.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
1.0 other
3/21/2025
This school just disappointed me in many ways. The way that they are teaching my kid in school is very off to me. My kid isn't paying attention for a reason—a reason that the school doesn't want to hear at all! My kid doesn't feel safe in that school. The two-sided ladies who worked in the office we...
5.0 parent
8/9/2021
All around good school. Communication from staff could be better and the counselors office def needs improvement working w/ parents and students but I’d want my kids going here over any other school in the district even though they don’t really offer the same advantage like the IB program North does...
4.0 parent
11/21/2018
My child being self motivated and an advanced learner and has found that most of the teachers have been very academically challenging while enjoying the student/mentor relationship
3.0 other
8/25/2017
2017-2018 VB coach Hmmmm "Wake up and use the talent on your bench"

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Polytechnic High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Riverside, CA and is served by the Riverside Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Polytechnic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $700,266. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, John W. North High School, Ramona High School, and more. Learn more about what Riverside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polytechnic High School.

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