Palos Verdes Peninsula 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 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,402 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #46 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 98% 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
18 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,244 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
31%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,548 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
220 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,133 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
40%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,214 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:
824
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
635
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
679
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
693
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
728
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
708
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
766
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
846
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
740
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
927
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
952
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
965
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
939
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 $14,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,971 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,402 students.
What is the rank of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #46 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 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
40% of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,971 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 10,402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
