Piedmont High School is a public high school located in Piedmont, California, United States, and is one of two high schools in the Piedmont Unified School District. Designed by architect W.H. Weeks, the school was built in 1921 in a neoclassical design, part of the same plan that built the Piedmont city's Exedra.
Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Piedmont High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Oakland, CA, encompassing approximately 1.7 square miles. Generally, families can expect a typical drive to the school to take about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Piedmont High School's student population of 733 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieve The Honorable
School Rankings
Piedmont High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont High School is 0.65, 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
#276 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Highlander
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont High School's ranking?
Piedmont High School is ranked #276 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Piedmont High School often compared to?
Piedmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Piedmont High School?
733 students attend Piedmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Piedmont High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont High School?
Piedmont High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Piedmont High School offer ?
Piedmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piedmont High School part of?
Piedmont High School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Although the academics at this school may be great (and I'm sure that they are), but the social aspect of this school is seriously lacking. I had a friend who went here and she was one of very few African American kids there and the students at the school never let her forget it. They treated her so badly just because she was a little bit darker than the majority of the student body. It just goes to show that just because a school is academically excellent, if the kids are mean and rude, it's not worth the hassle.
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