- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Federal NCES profile for Palos Verdes Peninsula High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062970010246
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palos Verdes Peninsula High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rolling Hills Estates · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palos Verdes Peninsula High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palos Verdes Peninsula High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970010246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Palos Verdes Peninsula High shrank from 2,290 students in 2022-23 to 2,175 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 95.9 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 062970010246 · Rolling Hills Estates, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,075 enr · 21.8:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes High (1,484 students)
Palos Verdes Peninsula High shrank from 2,290 students in 2022-23 to 2,175 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 95.9 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palos Verdes Peninsula High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
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 Peninsula High reports 2,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palos Verdes Peninsula High compares
Palos Verdes Peninsula High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,075 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,075
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.1%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Palos Verdes Peninsula High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
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 Peninsula High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dapplegray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palos Verdes Peninsula 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 (~2,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palos Verdes Peninsula High
How many students attend Palos Verdes Peninsula High?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High has 2,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,290 (2022-23) → 2,175 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Peninsula High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Peninsula High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palos Verdes Peninsula High?
8.9% of students at Palos Verdes Peninsula High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palos Verdes Peninsula High?
The largest demographic group at Palos Verdes Peninsula High is Asian at 41.1% of enrollment, in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palos Verdes Peninsula High?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Peninsula High rank among public schools in Rolling Hills Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Palos Verdes Peninsula High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rolling Hills 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 Peninsula High, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students), and Palos Verdes Intermediate (735 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.