Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
School Overview
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is a public school located in Rolling Hills Estates, California. It is a school in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 76% of students are proficient in Math learning and 76% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,347 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 100 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,347 students are attending Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. By gender, there are 1,177 and 1,170 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 356 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 206 | 107 | 99 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 114 | 62 | 52 |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 356 | 188 | 168 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 100 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palos Verdes Peninsula High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 100 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 100 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.0% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 293 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,450 Households |
| Population | 60,428 |
| Male | 29,235 |
| Female | 31,607 |
| Child Population | 17,826 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,579 Units |
| Average House Value | $1,362,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $2,647 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $151,740 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School offers 32 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,123 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 412 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 32 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,123 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 374 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 602 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 890 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 412 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
In Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, California
1 private schools are serving students in ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.