San Pedro Senior High School vs. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Should I attend San Pedro Senior High School or Palos Verdes Peninsula High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Rating
: 10/
Top 10%10
Top Rankings
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Palos Verdes Peninsula High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,677 students in grades 9-12, San Pedro Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,340 students in grades 9-12, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,677 students
2,340 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1919 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
76%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
685
623
Grade 10 Students
734
588
Grade 11 Students
677
551
Grade 12 Students
581
578
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
39%
% Hispanic
67%
13%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
15%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
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n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
