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Public high school · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rolling Hills Estates, California

Palos Verdes Peninsula High

Palos Verdes Peninsula High rates 8.4, among the strongest high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, where the rated median is 7.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.4this school

8.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified median is 7.0.

#702 of 9,557 schools in California · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified: 3 high schools rated, median 7.0

The brief

A Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 702 of 9,557 schools in California and 2 of 17 in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High is listed in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math75%41 points above the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading90%37 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 82% in 2025.2025 CAASPP; 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.7
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 90274; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Los Angeles school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$222,273
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
73
Very Walkable
Bike Score
33
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,914/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Rolling Hills Estates. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Rolling Hills Estates), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
50.9% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
10 boys' · 10 girls' · 44 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Palos Verdes Peninsula Highthis school
    8.4
  2. West High4.7 mi
    7.9Compare →
  3. Palos Verdes High2.7 mi
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  4. South High2.4 mi
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  5. Redondo Union High4.7 mi
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  6. Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)1.6 mi
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  7. Patricia Dreizler Continuation High4.8 mi
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  8. Shery (kurt T.) High (continuation)4.2 mi
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  9. Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy1.5 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Palos Verdes Peninsula High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Palos Verdes Peninsula High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is a public high school located in Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County, California 2. The school's attendance area includes the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills, and Palos Verdes Estates 2. According to the 2026 Niche rankings, the school is ranked as the #10 traditional public high school in Los Angeles County, #25 in California, and #203 in the nation among over 20,000 ranked high schools 1. The 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings placed the school in the top 40 of all high schools in California and the top 300 in the nation 1. These rankings are based on academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, along with test scores and college data 1. The school maintains an online presence through its website and Instagram accounts for general communications and the principal 1. Upcoming events listed include prom court nominations, graduation ticket requests, and AP exam information for May 2026 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.pvphs.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Palos Verdes Peninsula High serve?

Palos Verdes Peninsula High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Palos Verdes Peninsula High?

Palos Verdes Peninsula High has an enrollment of approximately 2,175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Peninsula High?

The student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Peninsula High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palos Verdes Peninsula High rank in CA?

Palos Verdes Peninsula High ranks #702 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Palos Verdes Peninsula High's MySchoolScout rating?

Palos Verdes Peninsula High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palos Verdes Peninsula High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Palos Verdes Peninsula High a charter school?

No, Palos Verdes Peninsula High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palos Verdes Peninsula High a Title I school?

No, Palos Verdes Peninsula High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palos Verdes Peninsula High?

9.9% of students at Palos Verdes Peninsula 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,175
Student-teacher ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Phone
(310) 377-4888
4-year graduation
98.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 17
Schools in district
18
District spending per student
$15,077
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 90274)
24,988
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
50.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.