Henry M. Gunn High School

780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
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%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 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:

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#29 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)
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88%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry M. Gunn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry M. Gunn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Henry M. Gunn High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Henry M. Gunn High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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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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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,868 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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