Public School
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Rolling Hills Estates, CA
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 635 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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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
1350
786 responses
Average ACT
30
415 responses
AP Enrollment
46%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$150,135
National
$62,843Median Rent
$3,353
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$1,326,600
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade 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. 59 responses
Poll
- 85%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 59 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,329
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 66 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 66 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 66 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$95,806
Teachers in First/Second Year
5%
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 86 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 86 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 86 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,900 / year
National
$12,239- 93%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 88 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 88 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 88 responses
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Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 635 reviews
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Highly competitive academic school! The teachers are all around solid and extremely qualified. Everyone encourages and supports one another in their trip through high school. This support has been great for many students like myself going through high school. Many programs and clubs to be a part of, no one is left behind. I have learned a lot about myself from my experiences here and have grown to be a better person because of them, such as seeing myself put in various leadership roles.
Being a Panther for four years now, I see firsthand how resilient and strong-minded students on campus are. I see their passion in whatever they do, whether it be robotics or theater, orchestra or basketball. The student body is truly diverse and supportive, and you will always find a home here. The only warning sign Peninsula High should come with is its competitiveness. Students truly push themselves over the top to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. Individual competitiveness is displayed with our test scores and honor society eligibilities, but the school also comes together against intense sports games with rival teams. The administrative staff will listen to what you have to say, and our principal is truly the heart of it all.
I love Peninsula High School. Lessons are engaging and exciting, and it is evident that the teachers care deeply about their students. We have an extremely wide variety of activities on campus, making it possible for every student to connect with others with similar interests. The atmosphere on campus is so welcoming and safe that Peninsula is truly my second home. Go Pen!