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Palo Verde High

High School · Palo Verde Unified · Blythe, CA

A Palo Verde Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

667 North Lovekin Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225

  • Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$17,741
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at Palo Verde High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2017, reaching 27% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Palo Verde High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,550/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blythe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,294

Median home value

$197,000

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

60.5%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Twin Palms ContinuationEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.2 mi77Compare →
Miss Johnson Education DepartmentPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Palo Verde Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Palo Verde High is listed in Palo Verde Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Palo Verde High

Palo Verde High is a public high school in Blythe, CA, part of Palo Verde Unified, serving approximately 775 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,704 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palo Verde High

What grades does Palo Verde High serve?

Palo Verde High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Palo Verde High?

Palo Verde High has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde High?

The student-teacher ratio at Palo Verde High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palo Verde High rank in CA?

Palo Verde High ranks #5,704 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Palo Verde High's MySchoolScout rating?

Palo Verde High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Palo Verde High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palo Verde High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Palo Verde High a charter school?

No, Palo Verde High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palo Verde High a Title I school?

No, Palo Verde High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palo Verde High?

77.7% of students at Palo Verde 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
775
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 92225)
21,101
Area average commute
17.4 min
Area median age
36.8
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 92225; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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