- South High reported a higher gifted & talented than Palos Verdes High (390 vs. 155).
- South High reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes High (392.8:1 vs. 283.4:1).
- South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Palos Verdes High (239 vs. 143).
- Graduation rates are within 3 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South High reported a higher chronically absent students than Palos Verdes High (232 vs. 150).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Palos Verdes High (460 vs. 428).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South High reported a higher gifted & talented than Palos Verdes High (390 vs. 155).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Palos Verdes High (18 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South High reported a higher students per counselor than Palos Verdes High (392.8:1 vs. 283.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Palos Verdes High
$14,997.61
South High
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
Palos Verdes High
56.5%
South High
34.6%
State revenue share
Palos Verdes High
40.8%
South High
58.5%
Federal revenue share
Palos Verdes High
2.8%
South High
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palos Verdes 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.