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Palo Alto High School

Palo Alto High School is a public high school in Palo Alto, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated A+, with 1,891 students and a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 76% in English Language Arts, 74% in Math and 65% in Science.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,891
Students per teacher
16.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts76%
Math74%
Science65%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
24
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Asian37%
White31%
Hispanic15%
Two or more races12%
Black2%
Pacific Islander2%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
13%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-13.1%
Prior-year enrollment
2,177

Homes assigned to this school

11,367 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Palo Alto High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
50 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone
(650) 329-3701
Website
paly.net
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
062961004596
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School district

Palo Alto Unified School District

District rating
A+
Schools
20
Students
10,209
Spending per student
$27,971
Teachers (FTE)
597
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Palo Alto High School

How is Palo Alto High School rated?

Palo Alto High School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Palo Alto Unified School District is rated A+ overall.

How do students at Palo Alto High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Palo Alto High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 76% in English Language Arts, 74% in Math and 65% in Science.

What grades does Palo Alto High School serve?

Palo Alto High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Palo Alto High School?

1,891 students attend Palo Alto High School, down from 2,177 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Palo Alto High School?

TopHap matches 11,367 residential properties to Palo Alto High School in and around Palo Alto. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Palo Alto High School offer?

Palo Alto High School offers 24 AP courses.