Palo Alto High School
- Public
- PALO ALTO, CA
Public School
Palo Alto High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- PALO ALTO, CA
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 345 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Palo Alto High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
83%
Percent Proficient - Math
75%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1390
953 responses
Average ACT
31
430 responses
AP Enrollment
42%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$194,782
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,950
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 44 responsesPoll
64%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 44 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,085
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 43 responses60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 43 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 43 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$124,742
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.5%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 60 responses78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 60 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 60 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$21,626 / year
National
$12,23986%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 64 responses70%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 64 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 64 responsesSimilar Schools
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Amazing, dedicated students! Academics are challenging, and many students are stressed, but my experience here was incredible. The people are super nice and inviting.
I recommend enrolling in Middle College or College Now instead of taking AP courses. You still get the high school experience and guaranteed college credit.
I recommend enrolling in Middle College or College Now instead of taking AP courses. You still get the high school experience and guaranteed college credit.
Paly High is one of the most unique high schools in the nation. It is very academically focused, and pushes students to the next level. It opens doors for collegiate and career opportunities, and adequately prepares students for college. Although it is a great school, there is a toxic environment ever present on campus between students, as there are times when students view each other as competition and not classmates or friends. I personally enjoy sports over academics, so this school has been a unique experience, as I was new to the school my junior year. However notwithstanding, Paly High is a great school and I am proud to call myself a Viking. SKO VIKES!
Palo Alto high school is located across from Stanford University in the heart of Silicon Valley. The characters of the school are pretty much described by this location and its culture. The school is well resourced and campus is safe and pretty. The community is consist of mostly highly motivated kids whose parents are college-educated. The teachers are mostly helpful and knowledgeable. The selection of electives and clubs are very good. There are some path ways you can choose as freshman such as Social Justice, Sports Career pathways.