Serving 1,868 students in grades 9-12, Henry M. Gunn High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry M. Gunn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry M. Gunn High School's student population of 1,868 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry M. Gunn High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry M. Gunn High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry M. Gunn High School's ranking?
Henry M. Gunn High School is ranked #29 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Henry M. Gunn High School often compared to?
Henry M. Gunn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palo Alto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry M. Gunn High School?
The graduation rate of Henry M. Gunn High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Henry M. Gunn High School?
1,868 students attend Henry M. Gunn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Henry M. Gunn High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry M. Gunn High School?
Henry M. Gunn High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Henry M. Gunn High School offer ?
Henry M. Gunn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Henry M. Gunn High School part of?
Henry M. Gunn High School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring break - No school
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring break - No school
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
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