Palo Alto Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,285 students in Palo Alto Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palo Alto Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Palo Alto Unified School District, which is ranked #27 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,149 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
40%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,577 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
184 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,094 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
89 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,175 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
731
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
661
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
705
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
673
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
708
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
757
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
715
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
778
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
776
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
877
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
900
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
942
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,062
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,098 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,030 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Palo Alto Unified School District?
Palo Alto Unified School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,285 students.
What is the rank of Palo Alto Unified School District?
Palo Alto Unified School District is ranked #27 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Alto Unified School District?
40% of Palo Alto Unified School District students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palo Alto Unified School District?
Palo Alto Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palo Alto Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,030 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 10,285 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
