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
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
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 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
4.1 85 Reviews
5.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Alum
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.
5.0 Junior
9/5/2022
It's the best school! I recommend it wholeheartedly for any family that wants a commitment to excellence.
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 $1,556,607. 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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