- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes High
Federal NCES profile for Palos Verdes High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062970010532
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palos Verdes High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palos Verdes Estates · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Palos Verdes High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palos Verdes High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970010532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Palos Verdes High held near 1,419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062970010532 · Palos Verdes Estates, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,484 enr · 23.6:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Palos Verdes High held near 1,419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palos Verdes High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- This school
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- Dapplegray Ele 639
Dapplegray Elementary
639 students
What this shows Palos Verdes High reports 1,484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palos Verdes High compares
Palos Verdes High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,484
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Palos Verdes High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palos Verdes High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dapplegray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palos Verdes High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palos Verdes High
How many students attend Palos Verdes High?
Palos Verdes High has 1,484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,417 (2022-23) → 1,419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palos Verdes High?
6.6% of students at Palos Verdes High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palos Verdes High?
The largest demographic group at Palos Verdes High is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palos Verdes High?
Palos Verdes High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palos Verdes High rank among public schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Palos Verdes High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Palos Verdes High, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students), and Palos Verdes Intermediate (735 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.