Palisades Charter High School serves 3,087 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palisades Charter High School's student population of 3,087 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palisades Charter High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
56%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Palisades Charter High School (usually abbreviated as "Pali High," "PaliHi," or uncommonly as "PCHS" / "PHS" ) is a secondary school in Los Angeles, California, United States. The public high school serves the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Kenter Canyon and portions of Brentwood. Residents in Topanga, an unincorporated section of Los Angeles County, may attend Palisades or Taft High School.
- The school serves grades 9 through 12. Formerly directly administered by the Los Angeles Unified School District school, with the land still owned by the district, the school is now an independent charter school, no longer administered by LAUSD. Its current charter status expires on June 27, 2010.
- In 2005, "Pali" was recognized as a California Distinguished School.
- Disregarding a majority vote of the stakeholders, which came down 1740-1010 against, the board of directors voted to change the starting date of school for the 2007-2008 school year, which upset the student body, many of whom took action in executing a walkout.
- The school is located at 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, California, 90272.
- Paul Revere Charter Middle School feeds into Palisades.
- History: The school was founded in 1958. The Class of 2006 was the 42nd graduating class.
- Campus: The campus is bounded by Temescal Canyon Road to the east, Sunset Boulevard to the north, El Medio Street to the west, and Temescal Canyon Continuation School to the south. It is bisected by Bowdoin Street, which runs between the school's football field and the academic center of the school.
- Notable alumni: "Pali" is the alma mater of many football stars including Jay Schroeder of the Los Angeles Raiders, Kiki Vandeweghe General Manager and NBA Forward for the Denver Nuggets (he started as Center graduating in 1976) record holding Cal receiver Geoff McArthur, and former UCLA quarterback/national high school record holder, David Koral.
- Other famous people that attended Pali include the following: Jeff Madsen - poker player, youngest winner of a wsop bracelet at 21 years 1 month and 9 days; Jeff Bridges - actor; Ted Stryker - KROQ DJ; Christie Brinkley - model; Peter DeLuise - actor; Susanna Hoffs - member of the Bangles; Jennifer Jason Leigh - actor and director; Steve Kerr - Former NBA player; Michael Medved - film critic and commentator; Penelope Ann Miller - actor; Daniel S. Loeb - hedge fund manager; Katey Sagal - actor; David Wallechinsky - writer; Forest Whitaker - actor, director and producer; William James Adams Jr (will.i.am) - member of black eyed peas; Alex Greenwald - actor and musician; Matthew Berry - writer; J.J. Abrams - television show creator.
- Many movies have been filmed at Palisades, including Carrie (1976),Crazy/Beautiful (2001), Havoc (2005), Old School, The Glass House, and Freaky Friday (2003).
- This school was the focus of a false email chain letter started around 2002. This was reported on several web sites. Few examples are truthorfiction.com, snopes.com, breakthechain.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palisades Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Palisades Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Palisades Charter High School?
3,087 students attend Palisades Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Palisades Charter High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisades Charter High School?
Palisades Charter High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palisades Charter High School offer ?
Palisades Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palisades Charter High School part of?
Palisades Charter High School is part of Palisades Charter High School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School for Students
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School for Students
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School for Teachers
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day of School for Teachers
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
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