Palos Verdes Peninsula High vs South High
Palos Verdes Peninsula High has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, Palos Verdes Peninsula High leads at 76.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
8.4/10
High School9th – 12th
2,175 students
South High
Torrance, CA
6.9/10
High School9th – 12th
1,786 students
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| Metric | Palos Verdes Peninsula High | South High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.9% | 19.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| State Rank | #702 of 9,557 | #3,683 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Palos Verdes Peninsula High | South High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 76.0% | 63.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 76.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Palos Verdes Peninsula High | South High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,786 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.9% | 19.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 98.0% | 95.0% |
| District | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | Torrance Unified |
| City | Rolling Hills Estates | Torrance |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rolling Hills Estates (90274) | Torrance (90505) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $222,273 | $110,690 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $1,144,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,501 | $2,338 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 75.6% | 58.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 29 min |