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Palos Verdes Peninsula High

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Los Angeles County · 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-2300

(310) 377-4888 · www.pvphs.com

10/10
#36
Rank 36 out of 1,227
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #56 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #34 · 97th percentile
Science10/10 · #18 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Perched on the scenic bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, PV Pen — as locals call it — is one of Southern California's most consistently strong public high schools, with science scores that rank among the best in the entire state. Rolling Hills Estates has a quiet, almost suburban-retreat feel that's worlds away from the LA hustle, with tree-lined streets, equestrian trails, and a tight-knit community where families tend to put down deep roots. This school draws families who want rigorous academics and a relatively low-key environment compared to other high-achieving LA-area schools — the kind of place where kids can genuinely thrive without the intensity of city living.

Student Demographics

511 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
183 (36%)
White
160 (31%)
Hispanic
78 (15%)
Multiple Races
53 (10%)
Filipino
21 (4%)
African American
16 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged68 (13%)
Students with Disabilities41 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,075
Enrollment
93.4
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.8%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.

35
AP Courses
offered
48.3%
AP Participation
of students
1,106
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Panthers · CIF Southern Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
13 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 Programs9/10 · #357 · 84th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found