Palos Verdes Peninsula High

27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

www.pvphs.com

2,075 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS), located in Rolling Hills Estates, California, is a distinguished public secondary school within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Widely recognized for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in both California and the nation. It offers a rigorous curriculum that includes an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized academic programs, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including championship-caliber athletics, competitive robotics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

The school serves a diverse and high-achieving student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes intellectual growth, community service, and personal responsibility. Supported by a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, PVPHS is noted for preparing students for admission to top-tier universities. With its campus situated in a scenic coastal area, the school maintains a reputation for providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances demanding academic standards with a vibrant, supportive campus culture.

2,075

Total Students

93.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	314
Black	49
Asian	851
Two or More	235
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
851 (41.1%)
White
616 (29.7%)
Hispanic
314 (15.2%)
Two or More
235 (11.3%)
Black
49 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(310)377-4888
Website:	http://www.pvphs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,075
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 480

Grade 10 470

Grade 11 554

Grade 12 571