Private School
Polytechnic School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- K-12
- Pasadena, CA
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 103 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$37,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid
No data available
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
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Culture & Safety
Poll
- 92%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responses
Poll
- 85%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
859
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 15 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 15 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 15 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responses
Poll
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responses
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$83,068
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,710
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$785,700
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Polytechnic School Reviews
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As a parent of current poly students, I can attest to the quality of the teachers, faculty, student body and facilities. Poly is academically rigorous and sets high expectations for its students while providing the scholastic and emotional support needed to ensure every student has an opportunity to succeed. Poly also does an admirable job incorporating character building into their curriculum. Compassion, service, self awareness, diversity,
inclusion, tolerance and integrity are all modeled and reinforced throughout the campus at every grade level. Poly can of course continue to work on its diversity by reaching out to the larger Los Angles community to attract a more broad coalition of students. That said, we could not be happier. Most importantly our children (middle and high school) feel happy, proud, challenged, accepted, supported and seen.
inclusion, tolerance and integrity are all modeled and reinforced throughout the campus at every grade level. Poly can of course continue to work on its diversity by reaching out to the larger Los Angles community to attract a more broad coalition of students. That said, we could not be happier. Most importantly our children (middle and high school) feel happy, proud, challenged, accepted, supported and seen.
Polytechnic School, often referred to as just "Poly," excels in academics and shapes great leaders. Poly has the unique benefit of hosting three schools on two campuses which allows for collaboration across age groups. In the Upper School, the administration consistently works towards improving diversity through increasing student voices. The teachers are exceptionally well-qualified. Many of the educators are specialists in their fields which allows for in-depth lectures and a true passion for each subject being taught. While some criticize the high cost of attendance as elitist, a large percentage of Poly's endowment is dedicated towards financial aid, and most demonstrated need is fully awarded. Furthermore, the tuition allows for incredible recourses and facilities such as a state of the art woodshop, 14,578 square-foot swimming pool, and newly renovated Garland Theatre.
My experience at Poly has been unforgettable. I entered as a freshman and immediately became involved in the sports and clubs they offered. The school offers several ways for students to follow their passions including student-run clubs, classroom projects, and service opportunities. The school also ensures students grow outside the classroom through international trips and outdoor education trips. I traveled to Nicaragua for a week with peers and teachers to teach the students there English, and it was an eye opening experience. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to go on the trip, and I'm thankful Poly made it financially possible for me to go too! The teachers are also incredibly supportive and make it their priority to help students reach their full potential. My chemistry teacher met with me before school at 7:30 in the morning just to go over topics that I was struggling with. Overall, Poly is a great place, and I could not imagine high school anywhere else!