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
24:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.51
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
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 345 Students
University of California - Riverside 316 Students
Riverside City College 307 Students
University of California - San Diego 280 Students
San Diego State University 280 Students
University of California - Irvine 259 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 218 Students
California Baptist University 218 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 210 Students
University of California - Berkeley 205 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 154 Students
Psychology 137 Students
Biology 133 Students
Nursing 117 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Political Science and Government 60 Students
English 46 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 45 Students
Criminology 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 391 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
9/15/2025
I love going yo school everyday, the friends I made are really cool. The upperclassmen are also really nice and welcome to the incoming freshman.
3.0 Alum
6/30/2025
I believe my experience was that was school will be that is is what you make it the best moments will always be the memories I've made with the staff and my friends and the worst will still be with the staff some times things happen but you live and you learn.
4.0 Alum
9/9/2024
It was a good school however the academics sometimes lacked. Great arts programs and caring teachers. The year I attended there was a lot of bad behavior from students. Many fights, the senior prank was a lot and the administration was questionable in response. Great school overall and it was likely just a bad year.
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 24:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $703,833. 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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