Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

District Overview
Situated in the coastal community of Palos Verdes Estates, California, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within the suburban expanse of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Headquartered at 375 Via Almar, this fully operational, traditional public school district oversees 18 campuses dedicated to fostering academic excellence. The district provides a complete educational continuum, offering comprehensive instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education programs. Serving a total enrollment of 10,177 students, the district is structured to guide learners seamlessly through their primary and secondary years, preparing them for higher education and future career pathways.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling approximately 2,149 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is driven by a strong teaching corps of over 930 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by roughly 265 instructional aides and more than 950 dedicated support personnel who ensure campus safety, administrative efficiency, and student well-being. The district reflects a diverse suburban demographic—comprising significant Asian, White, Hispanic, and multiracial student populations—creating a vibrant learning environment rooted in community support, comprehensive staffing, and rigorous academic standards.
18
Total Schools
10,177
Total Students
930.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Demographic Student Count
White3,802
Hispanic1,627
Black199
Asian3,252
Two or More1,266
American Indian15
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    3,802 (37.4%)
  • Asian
    3,252 (32.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1,627 (16.0%)
  • Two or More
    1,266 (12.4%)
  • Black
    199 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle3
High3
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:18
Students:10,177*
Teachers (FTE):930.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.9
Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Found 18 Schools