Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,290 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS), located in Rolling Hills Estates, California, is a distinguished public secondary school within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Widely recognized for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in both California and the nation. It offers a rigorous curriculum that includes an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized academic programs, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including championship-caliber athletics, competitive robotics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.
The school serves a diverse and high-achieving student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes intellectual growth, community service, and personal responsibility. Supported by a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, PVPHS is noted for preparing students for admission to top-tier universities. With its campus situated in a scenic coastal area, the school maintains a reputation for providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances demanding academic standards with a vibrant, supportive campus culture.
The school serves a diverse and high-achieving student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes intellectual growth, community service, and personal responsibility. Supported by a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, PVPHS is noted for preparing students for admission to top-tier universities. With its campus situated in a scenic coastal area, the school maintains a reputation for providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances demanding academic standards with a vibrant, supportive campus culture.
2,290
Total Students
95.9
Full-Time Teachers
23.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 796 |
| Hispanic | 305 |
| Black | 56 |
| Asian | 905 |
| Two or More | 210 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
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Asian905 (39.6 %)
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White796 (34.9 %)
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Hispanic305 (13.4 %)
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Two or More210 (9.2 %)
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Black56 (2.5 %)
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Pacific Islander7 (0.3 %)
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American Indian4 (0.2 %)
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: | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified |
| Phone: | (310)377-4888 |
| Website: | http://www.pvphs.com |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,290 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 95.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 240 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
566
Grade 10
611
Grade 11
567
Grade 12
546
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 566 |
| Grade 10 | 611 |
| Grade 11 | 567 |
| Grade 12 | 546 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,126 | 49.2% |
| Male | 1,157 | 50.5% |
| Not Specified | 7 | 0.3% |
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