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Palo Alto High

Palo Alto, California · Grades 9 to 12 · Palo Alto Unified

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About Palo Alto High

Located in Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto High is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,891 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 112.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 100 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Palo Alto Unified runs 20 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Santa Clara County.

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School facts

Address50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone(650) 329-3701
School districtPalo Alto Unified
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,891
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)112.7
Students per teacher16.8
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)City, small, Santa Clara County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 062961004596). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Odyssey MontessoriPrivate · Grades PreK to KPalo Alto · 0.2 miCastilleja SchoolPrivate · Grades 6 to 12Palo Alto · 0.2 miAddison ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Palo Alto · 0.7 miTru SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 5Palo Alto · 0.8 miWalter Hays ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Palo Alto · 0.8 miLiving Wisdom School of Palo AltoPrivate · Grades K to 12Palo Alto · 0.8 miPackard Children's Hospital/StanfordPublic · Grades K to 12Palo Alto · 1 miSt Elizabeth Seton SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Palo Alto · 1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Palo Alto High serve?

Palo Alto High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Palo Alto High?

Palo Alto High reported 1,891 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Alto High?

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,891 students and 112.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Palo Alto High a public or charter school?

Palo Alto High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Palo Alto High in?

Palo Alto High is part of Palo Alto Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/palo-alto-unified/

Where is Palo Alto High located?

Palo Alto High is at 50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301. The phone number is (650) 329-3701.

How many other schools are near Palo Alto High?

There are 100 other schools within 5 miles of Palo Alto High in our directory.

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