Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
- Public
- ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA
Public School
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 665 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
76%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1370
687 responses
Average ACT
30
361 responses
AP Enrollment
48%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$160,724
National
$69,021Median Rent
$3,501
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$1,461,500
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 66 responsesPoll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 66 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,340
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 73 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 73 responses68%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 73 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$95,806
Teachers in First/Second Year
5%
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 93 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 93 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 93 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
$11,900 / year
National
$12,23992%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 95 responses62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 95 responses86%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 95 responsesSimilar Schools
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Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 665 reviews
PVPHS is a great choice for kids who are willing to challenge themselves and prepare for college. Most of the teachers are excellent and well-qualified, and I’ve had amazing experiences with many of them. The majority of students are also very kind, vibrant, and accepting, compared to my last school in LA—they put extra effort into making you feel welcome. Along with that, the school spirit is fun and contagious, and kids here feel a lot of pride to be Peninsula students.
However, the student culture here sometimes gets overwhelming—many feel pressure to get perfect grades and be involved in extracurriculars. While kids here are really polite, there’s always an underlying message: you need to do well and maintain your grades, or else.
The pros outnumber the cons significantly: supportive people everywhere you look, some of the best academics in the state, and endless valuable experiences and opportunities.
Final tip: Just be sure to find good friends and a decent work-life balance!
However, the student culture here sometimes gets overwhelming—many feel pressure to get perfect grades and be involved in extracurriculars. While kids here are really polite, there’s always an underlying message: you need to do well and maintain your grades, or else.
The pros outnumber the cons significantly: supportive people everywhere you look, some of the best academics in the state, and endless valuable experiences and opportunities.
Final tip: Just be sure to find good friends and a decent work-life balance!
I've enjoyed being at peninsula for the last 2 years. The art and music departments are great and I like most of my teachers. The people there are super open-minded and I felt really safe as an LGBTQ student. However, the academic culture is really weird. There's a lot of pressure put on by teachers, counselors, and even the student body. Once a substitute told me that if I didn't take all honors and AP I wasn't going to get into college. It's definitely intense. Also, the facilities are... questionable, especially the athletic ones. The pool breaks a lot, facilities are outdated and there is only one locker room for each gender on the WHOLE CAMPUS.
Great school but the cutthroat environment sucks. Also, it’s insane how curriculum can vary between teachers. Some teachers don’t teach anything or have lectures, and they expect you to self study everything, which sets you up for failure. Overall though I’m glad I chose pen because I’m EXTREMELY well prepared for college. It’s just sometimes sad to see how many depressed students there are, because of the academic environment. I don’t think it’s normal how frequently I overhear people struggling with suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues.