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27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-2300
Summary
Palos Verdes Peninsula High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
71.9% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 78/1,596 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 37/1,596 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,075 |
| Low-Income Students | 248 (12.0%) |
| English Learners | 76 (3.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.5 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math -1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
84.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% 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
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 86.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
71.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.3-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
41.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Peninsula High compare within the district?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High is No. 1 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 Peninsula High rank in California?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High ranks No. 78 of 1,596 in reading and No. 37 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 Peninsula High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 78.2% meet the reading standard and 67.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palos Verdes Peninsula High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High is No. 22 in reading and No. 7 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 Peninsula HighThis school | 71.9% | 84.2% |
| Palos Verdes High | 54.1% | 77.2% |
