A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Address
375 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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Telephone
(310) 378-9966
Website
pvpusd.net

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
  • Elementary
  • Middle
  • High

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
78%
Percent Proficient - Math
74%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1300
707 responses
Average ACT
29
467 responses
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Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
11,632
Free or Reduced Lunch
2.8%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
$84,379
Teachers in First/Second Year
—

Finances

Total Expenses
$116,121,000
Expenses Per Student
$9,659/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    66%
  • Support Services
    27%
  • Other
    7%

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Reviews

19 reviews
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I have just completed my senior year, and am heading off to college. I received a well rounded education, and was given the tools to look forward with great enthusiasm to college. Extremely competitive school with many qualified and supportive teachers. My only complaint is that there should be a little more balance between academics and athletics, so that a student athlete like myself can compete on a more level playing field. I would definitely recommend Peninsula High to any student who is ambitious, a high achiever, and hungry for knowledge.
Review Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Students are very motivated in this school district. They are willing to work hard and put grades first. There is a competitive atmosphere but not open and direct. Students tend to support each other and are often willing to help.

Teachers are great too. Many of them are very open to helping their students and I have been able to make close connections with some of them. They genuinely want to see their students succeed.

However, the schools lack in school spirit. There is not good attendance in school competitions, events, or sports games.
There's nothing really bad to say about this school. Other than one or two teachers that need to be replaces, but every school has a couple of those teachers. It is a great environment to learn in with great extracurricular activities, resources, and faculty and staff. I was very happy to have gone to this school and have known the many people that went there.