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Palo Alto High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Palo Alto, California · Palo Alto Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,891
Student:Teacher16.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
Palo Alto
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,891
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-51.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Palo Alto High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Palo Alto, California. The school enrolls 1,891 students. It is part of the Palo Alto Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPalo Alto Unified
County6085
CityPalo Alto
ZIP94301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062961004596

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,891

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)