- Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher ap enrollment than South High (1,106 vs. 644).
- Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher graduating cohort than South High (585 vs. 460).
- Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher sat/act participation than South High (337 vs. 239).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher chronically absent students than South High (238 vs. 232).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher graduating cohort than South High (585 vs. 460).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher ap enrollment than South High (1,106 vs. 644).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palos Verdes Peninsula High reported a higher violent incidents than South High (17 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South High reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes Peninsula High (392.8:1 vs. 334.1:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South High
1 metric was reported by South High. Comparable data for Palos Verdes Peninsula High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
95%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
$14,997.61
South High
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
56.5%
South High
34.6%
State revenue share
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
40.8%
South High
58.5%
Federal revenue share
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2.8%
South High
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
12.8%
South High
14.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.