Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Palos Verdes High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Palos Verdes High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palos Verdes High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palos Verdes High School?
The graduation rate of Palos Verdes High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palos Verdes High School?
1,419 students attend Palos Verdes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Palos Verdes High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palos Verdes High School?
Palos Verdes High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palos Verdes High School offer ?
Palos Verdes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palos Verdes High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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