Palo Verde High

Palo Verde Unified
667 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
820 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Palo Verde High School, located in the desert community of Blythe, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Palo Verde Unified School District. Situated along the Colorado River near the Arizona border, the school acts as a central hub for students in the Palo Verde Valley. It provides a comprehensive academic program that includes core curriculum, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Blythe, emphasizing a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on student growth and community engagement. As the principal high school in the district, Palo Verde High offers typical secondary opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and vocational pathways, aiming to foster school spirit and academic success. Despite its remote geographical location, the school plays a vital role in providing essential educational services to the regional population.
820
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    590 (72.0 %)
  • White
    141 (17.2 %)
  • Black
    60 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Palo Verde Unified
Phone: (760)922-7148
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 480
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 225
Grade 10 217
Grade 11 186
Grade 12 189
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Twin Palms Continuation
Palo Verde Unified
94 Students
811 W. Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th