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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

#7 in Best Public High Schools in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Rolling Hills Estates, CA
  • 607 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is a top rated, public school located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. It has 2,348 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 75% of students are at least proficient in math and 86% in reading.
    pvphs.pvpusd.net
    (310) 377-4888
    27118 Silver Spur Rd.
    Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

    Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    86%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    75%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1350
    717 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    384 responses
    AP Enrollment
    46%
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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
    Median Household Income
    $143,873
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $3,382
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,229,300
    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
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.57 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.57 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 209 responses
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    • Zoo
      14%
    • Dances and late starts
      13%
    • Walk For Life Cancer Fundraiser
      12%
    • Prom
      12%
    • Basketball Games
      11%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Late starts
      10%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,348
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    8%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.64 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.64 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.64 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    24:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $91,982
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.1%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.84 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.84 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.84 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,396/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.86 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.86 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.86 responses
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    Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Reviews

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    Academics are great! Staff treating students equally, BIG FAT ZERO. If you wanna lean on the staff to be sure your child is being treated equally or even with simple respect from other students you can forget it. A lot of questionable stuff going on in the sports department. Not gonna name names but you know who you are. You favor specific students and allow them to get away with murder. It’s disgusting and disappointing how the sports dept is ran.
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    Great school! I currently go here and really enjoy it. The teachers are very enthusiastic and kind, and the students are nice too. One thing I would add is that its a huge school with very academic and determined students, so if you’re not an all A’s student who’s only activities are studying, then you might not love it so much. Homework is, of course, a mandatory part of your grade. After around 8 hours of school, depending on the classes you choose to take, you’ll definitely have at least 3 hours of homework per day. It’s a lot. Also, its hard to stick out to potential colleges in a school this huge and academic. Otherwise, its a great school with an awesome spirit. I would definitely recommend going to PVPHS.
    I loved the student culture! The teachers are good at making the students very comfortable and are accommodating to our needs. The resource centers on campus: College Career Center, Learning Center, Safety Center, are all so amazing and the faculty really want to help the students in every possible way. I had a great experience at Peninsula!