Palos Verdes High School

Site Introduction

PVHS places a very high emphasis on the academic success and emotional well-being of all students. Various programs, for all levels of students, challenge each PVHS student to reach his or her maximum potential. PVHS ensures students are well equipped with the academic skills that allow them to follow their own unique academic pursuits and extracurricular endeavors in high school and beyond. We have an active parent volunteer community and PTA who spend countless hours supporting the PV High family.

Vital Statistics

Year Built:	1961 (original) Renovated 2001	Site Area:	35 AC 1,524,600 SF
Enrollment (2016‒2017):	1,689 students	Building Area:	157,386 GSF
Student Density (SF per student)	902.66 (site) 93.18 (building)	Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) (building area ÷ site area)	0.1032