Very Good
#2653 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Palisades Charter High
High School · Palisades Charter High District · Pacific Palisades, CA
A charter high school in Pacific Palisades, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
15777 Bowdoin St., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Math 43% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palisades Charter High score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palisades Charter High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$200,985
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,133/mo
College educated
78.9%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Dragon Rocc AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Pacifica Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palisades Charter High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Palisades Charter High is listed in Palisades Charter High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palisades Charter High
Palisades Charter High is a public high school in Pacific Palisades, CA, part of Palisades Charter High District, serving approximately 2,991 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,653 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palisades Charter High
What grades does Palisades Charter High serve?
Palisades Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palisades Charter High?
Palisades Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 2,991 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Charter High is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palisades Charter High rank in CA?
Palisades Charter High ranks #2,653 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palisades Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
Palisades Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Palisades Charter High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palisades Charter High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Palisades Charter High a charter school?
Yes, Palisades Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palisades Charter High a Title I school?
No, Palisades Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palisades Charter High?
27.1% of students at Palisades Charter High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,991
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (310) 230-6623
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90272)
- 21,438
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90272; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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