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600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-1869
Summary
Palos Verdes High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
77.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
54.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 176/1,596 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 162/1,596 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,484 |
| Low-Income Students | 127 (8.6%) |
| English Learners | 34 (2.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 8.4 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and fell 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math -4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
77.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
54.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Palos Verdes High compare within the district?
Palos Verdes High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Palos Verdes High rank in California?
Palos Verdes High ranks No. 176 of 1,596 in reading and No. 162 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Palos Verdes High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 70.8% meet the reading standard and 48.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palos Verdes High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Palos Verdes High is No. 50 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes HighThis school | 54.1% | 77.2% |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | 71.9% | 84.2% |
