Piedmont High

Piedmont High School is a public high school in Piedmont, California, serving roughly 730 students in grades 9 through 12. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, classes stay small enough for consistent individual attention. The school earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by a 9.5 academic score and an 8.6 growth score.

Those numbers place Piedmont High at #2 among 1,892 public high schools in California, and #46 out of 9,533 public schools statewide across all grade levels. In practical terms, the school outperforms 100% of California public schools, making it one of the strongest academic options in the state by any measure. Within Piedmont itself, the school ranks #2 among the city's 6 public schools.

Families comparing high schools in Alameda County or across Northern California will find Piedmont High near the top of nearly every credible list. For parents prioritizing both demonstrated achievement and measurable student growth, the school's dual strengths — top-tier academics paired with above-average growth scores — signal that high performance here reflects consistent instruction, not just an advantaged starting point.