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Palos Verdes High

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Los Angeles County · 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-1869

(310) 378-8471 · www.pvhigh.com

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10/10
#91
Rank 91 out of 1,227
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #122 · 90th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #92 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #89 · 93rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Perched on the scenic bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this school offers students a tight-knit, community-driven experience that feels a world away from the sprawl of greater Los Angeles — even though the city is just a short drive down the hill. Families drawn to the Peninsula tend to stay for years, and that stability shows in the school's strong academics across English, math, and science, with students consistently performing well above state averages. If you're looking for a rigorous but grounded high school environment where kids grow up with ocean views and a real sense of belonging, Palos Verdes High is hard to beat.

Student Demographics

315 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
163 (52%)
Asian
61 (19%)
Hispanic
51 (16%)
Multiple Races
30 (10%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged31 (10%)
Students with Disabilities31 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,484
Enrollment
65.2
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.3%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.

30
AP Courses
offered
45%
AP Participation
of students
637
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Sea Kings · CIF Southern Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (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 Programs5/10 · #1324 · 40th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found