Henry M. Gunn High School
- Public
- PALO ALTO, CA
Public School
Henry M. Gunn High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- PALO ALTO, CA
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 324 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Henry M. Gunn High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
87%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1420
822 responses
Average ACT
32
432 responses
AP Enrollment
40%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$222,054
National
$69,021Median Rent
$3,501
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 50 responsesPoll
64%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 50 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,936
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 58 responses74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 58 responses52%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 58 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$124,742
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.8%
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 68 responses78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 68 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 68 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$21,626 / year
National
$12,23992%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 78 responses63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 78 responses88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 78 responsesSimilar Schools
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Honestly not terrible. Can at times be a bit hit and miss (i.e. got unlucky with teachers, but at what school is that not a thing), but for the most part you can get a pretty good experience out of this school if you stay optimistic. Which brings me to the main downside: (it feels like) everyone goes to college. And because of that, there are great resources to go to college! Which means you can get lulled into a false sense of security around knowing what you need to do for college even though you don't because so much has been handed to you. But as long as you're aware of that you can avoid those pitfalls and have a pretty good time.
Great campus and awesome teachers! The school lunches don't taste the best though and there's construction basically year round on campus.
Excellent STEM courses. Great school for students who want a higher math track including Multivariable and linear algebra. Various activities and clubs such as Wind Ensemble, Robotics, Math circle and Theater. Have a diverse culture with a diverse racial mix. Teachers are supportive and students are competitive.