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Henry M. Gunn High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306 · (650) 354-8200 · Part of Palo Alto Unified School District
Students
1,643
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
12%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Henry M. Gunn High
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 54 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 41 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 15.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency88%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts90%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9409
Grade 10394
Grade 11408
Grade 12432
Enrollment over time
1,936’20
1,868’21
1,787’22
1,713’23
1,643’24
Down 15.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 47%White 27%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 11%Black 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.