Serving 3,954 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,954 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Polytechnic High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polytechnic High School is 0.64, which is more than 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of Polytechnic High School is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polytechnic High School?
3,954 students attend Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Polytechnic High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polytechnic High School?
Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Polytechnic High School offer ?
Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polytechnic High School part of?
Awesome school I went here for all 4 years and loved it. Great teachers, Staff, and just a great all around school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Arden
110/9/2020
I attended this school in 9th and 10th grade. I left after 10th grade because I didn't like it because it was just way too crowded. Also, the teachers are not very helpful and I was bullied a lot towards the end of my 10th grade year. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tiffany Swanson
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,954 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
