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Palo Alto High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301 · (650) 329-3701 · Part of Palo Alto Unified School District
Students
1,891
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
13%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Palo Alto High
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 53 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 9.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency87%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9450
Grade 10478
Grade 11468
Grade 12495
Enrollment over time
2,085’20
2,010’21
1,992’22
1,932’23
1,891’24
Down 9.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 38%White 31%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 12%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%
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.