For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,868 students in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Green Acres is Henry M. Gunn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry M. Gunn High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA include Henry M. Gunn High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto?
the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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