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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Palos Verdes High School

#11 in Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • 360 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Palos Verdes High School is a top rated, public school located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. It has 1,689 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 73% in reading.
    Address
    600 Cloyden Rd
    Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
    Telephone
    (310) 378-8471
    Website
    pvpusd.net
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    Palos Verdes High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    73%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    66%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1270
    355 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    274 responses
    AP Enrollment
    44%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $180,815
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,850
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,637,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.41 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.41 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 120 responses
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    • Red Tide
      25%
    • Halloween
      15%
    • Scholar Quiz
      13%
    • Class Comp
      12%
    • Brian's Walk & Sea King Family Fun Day
      10%
    • Challenge Day
      8%
    • Live from 205
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,689
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    2%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.49 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.49 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.49 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    25:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $91,982
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.63 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.63 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.63 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,396/ year
    National
    $12,239
    69%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.62 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.62 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.62 responses
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    Palos Verdes High School Reviews

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    amazing teachers, schedule, and support. I think that the PVIT program is a rare gem in our public school systems. I had the opportunity to work hands on in engineering since my freshman year. The teachers in the program truly inspire and I have experienced a connection to learning and teachers throughout my time on this campus. I also think the block schedule is good for my health...on Wednesdays we have late start and I am on the surf team...so we can go surf before school and or go to competitions. On days with no surf, I get the luxury of sleeping in- something all high-school students need!
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    I attended PVHS from my sophomore year through my senior year after having transferred from a school across the country. PVHS was very different from my prior institution, as it is entirely outdoors, and there was significant culture shock, as well. My notes lie in the negatives though: I have had incidents with teachers deserving of admin interference and the process of gaining assistance was slow, the funding is disproportionate as football returfs annually and many other journalism and drama programs are self-funded, and some classes are composed of pure memorization. Overall, though, seniors are prepared for college over the four year process by our great College and Career Center, counselors, and individual teachers. This merits the given four stars.
    Palos Verdes High School offered me extracurricular opportunities who have shaped who I am today and what I am interested in doing with my future. Some select teachers have been true mentors and sparked interest in certain majors/careers. However, the administration previously has been poor at handling crises at our school, and certain teachers treat the school as a joke. It's hit or miss: either I learn a lot, or I get a terrible teacher who's disinterested in the subject and is barely present. The school could use more diversity as well, and I find it outrageous how many things I've had to pay for despite being a "public school".