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.
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

Student Demographics for Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Demographic Student Count
White796
Hispanic305
Black56
Asian905
Two or More210
American Indian4
Pacific Islander7
  • Asian
    905 (39.6 %)
  • White
    796 (34.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    305 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    210 (9.2 %)
  • Black
    56 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9566
Grade 10611
Grade 11567
Grade 12546
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,12649.2%
Male1,15750.5%
Not Specified70.3%
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