Palo Alto Unified School District
- PALO ALTO, CA
School District
Palo Alto Unified School District
- PALO ALTO, CA
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 65 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Elementary Schools in Palo Alto Unified School District
- grade A+
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A+
Duveneck Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A+
Ohlone Elementary School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
- grade A+
Juana Briones Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A+
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
High Schools in Palo Alto Unified School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
80%
Percent Proficient - Math
79%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1410
1,416 responses
Average ACT
32
713 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
11,395
Free or Reduced Lunch
9.6%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$150,550
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.3%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$26,678 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$140,258
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,530
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$1,134,400
National
$244,900Palo Alto Unified School District Reviews
Rating 4.14 out of 5 65 reviews
PAUSD provides excellent support to students and parents alike, through a broad variety of class types and difficulties, accessible teachers and staff that are available and eager to help during and after school hours, consistent support for college applications, and informative sessions and newsletters for parents.
The student networking and community resources are also robust. Campus culture is inviting and encourages exploration beyond one's own comfort zone. The experience at PAUSD, especially in high school, can be intense, but the level of pressure is controllable and customizable when one is well acquainted with their needs, including intellectual, emotional, and academic goals and boundaries.
The student networking and community resources are also robust. Campus culture is inviting and encourages exploration beyond one's own comfort zone. The experience at PAUSD, especially in high school, can be intense, but the level of pressure is controllable and customizable when one is well acquainted with their needs, including intellectual, emotional, and academic goals and boundaries.
It is a school where they do their best to put their students ahead of the game. They do benefit the smarter kids more than those on a moderate level or below. But they do their best accommodate students who need extra help like free tutoring, study periods, creating work periods for students who need to catch or receive extra help. Although the school keeps moving forward at a constant (fast) paste. My overall experience there was inclusive, diverse, fun, memorable, and led me to be successful!
I can’t say enough great things about our district and school community. This school district may have been the first in taking diversity & inclusion seriously while also ensuring kids are equally challenged but also not succumbing to it.
The district did a phenomenal job getting every student back on campus in a safe and inclusive way early on in the pandemic. We are forever grateful for that…
This district with our foundation and local PTAs is well resourced and balanced in providing for programs that enrich student thinking and life. We feel so lucky to be here.
The district did a phenomenal job getting every student back on campus in a safe and inclusive way early on in the pandemic. We are forever grateful for that…
This district with our foundation and local PTAs is well resourced and balanced in providing for programs that enrich student thinking and life. We feel so lucky to be here.