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Henry M. Gunn High

Palo Alto Unified · Santa Clara County · 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-3827

(650) 354-8200

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10/10
#18
Rank 18 out of 1,227
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #35 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #9 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #13 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Nestled in the southern end of Palo Alto, Gunn High School sits in one of the most academically intense corners of the Bay Area, where Silicon Valley's culture of ambition runs deep and families take education seriously. Students here consistently perform at the very top of the state in math, science, and English, and the school draws families who want rigorous coursework and strong pathways into competitive colleges. Palo Alto itself offers tree-lined streets, proximity to Stanford, and a tight-knit community feel — though the cost of living reflects just how sought-after this zip code really is.

Student Demographics

377 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
201 (53%)
White
95 (25%)
Hispanic
45 (12%)
Multiple Races
34 (9%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners35 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged47 (12%)
Students with Disabilities35 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,643
Enrollment
102.2
Teachers (FTE)
16.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
27.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

33
AP Courses
offered
52%
AP Participation
of students
930
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Titans · CIF Central Coast Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #268 · 88th percentile

250 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found