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Palos Verdes High School
  • Public
  • PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B minus

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Palos Verdes High School is a highly rated, public school located in PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA. It has 1,418 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 39% of students are at least proficient in math and 43% in reading.

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Palos Verdes High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
43%
Percent Proficient - Math
39%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1320
332 responses
Average ACT
29
260 responses
AP Enrollment
50%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$202,569
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,821
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 46 responses
Poll
59%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 46 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 130 responses
  • Red Tide
    25%
  • Halloween
    14%
  • Scholar Quiz
    14%
  • Class Comp
    12%
  • Brian's Walk & Sea King Family Fun Day
    9%
  • Challenge Day
    7%
  • Live from 205
    7%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,418
Free or Reduced Lunch
5%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 54 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$95,806
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.8%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 68 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 68 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 68 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,900 / year
National
$12,239
70%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 67 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 67 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 67 responses

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