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Piedmont City Unified School District

Piedmont High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Alameda County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Piedmont, CA
  • 74 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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    Piedmont High School is a top rated, public school located in Piedmont, CA. It has 811 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
    Address
    800 Magnolia Ave
    Piedmont, CA 94611
    Telephone
    (510) 594-2626
    Website
    piedmont.k12.ca.us
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    Piedmont High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    92%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    72%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1330
    231 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    158 responses
    AP Enrollment
    34%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $202,631
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,929
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,715,700
    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
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 16 responses
    Report
    • I find our traditions pathetically stupid
      25%
    • Football games
      19%
    • Our rallies!
      19%
    • Day on the Green!
      13%
    • Senior Picnic
      13%
    • The bagpiper
      13%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    811
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    1%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $95,216
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.2%
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,025/ year
    National
    $12,239
    60%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
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    I went to piedmont high school for my last high school year an definely Piedmont is something that I have'nt seen before. It's a quiet school in a very beatiful places, every teacher and worker are polite and students are very smart. Even if you don't like school, you would love Piedmont, because it's a positive enviroment that encourage you to do things well and give the maximun of yourselve.
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    I had an okay time at Piedmont High. People were cliquey but you can really get that at any high school, I had some great teachers ( Ms. Weverka, Ms. Terhar, Kim Taylor, Dr. Marks, Mr. O'Regan) but also some pretty awful teachers who I won't name drop here. There were a lot of pretty challenging classes but if you didn't want to take the Honors/AP path there were a good amount of easy classes too. Food was average but way over priced, paying $7 for a mushy bowl of pesto ravioli was not the greatest but pizza on Friday's was always great and the free fruit during passing periods. Overall, not a horrible place to go to school, but not the best one either.
    Being at Piedmont since kindergarten has probably been the best thing my parents could have done. I could not think of a better place to grow up. The high school is great, I have had such an amazing time, my group of friends and support system academically could not have been better. Not everyone loves Piedmont but what is not to love!