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Palisades Charter High

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Palisades Charter High ranks 388 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

388^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 82% of California high schools

Summary

Palisades Charter High is a large, well-regarded public charter high school serving approximately 2,920 students in grades 9-12 in the affluent Pacific Palisades community, consistently earning a 4-star rating and performing well above state averages in academics and graduation.

The school stands out for its strong mathematics program, where its 61.5% proficiency rate outpaces most nearby comprehensive high schools like Venice Senior High and University High School Charter, and even exceeds Santa Monica High. It achieves these results efficiently, spending less per student than many neighbors and maintaining an excellent 93-95% graduation rate alongside the area's lowest chronic absenteeism at just 11.9%. While it generally performs at a high level, it ranks behind top performers like Santa Monica High in English Language Arts and New West Charter in science.

Performance trends show notable strengths, including significant recent improvement for African American students and consistently strong support for economically disadvantaged students. However, a recent decline in overall statewide ranking and in mathematics proficiency from the previous year is noted. Overall, within the Palisades Charter High District, the school represents a compelling option that balances academic rigor, high graduation rates, and efficient resource use compared to other schools in the region.

2,920

Students ?

24.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3523

(310) 230-6623

District: Palisades Charter High District

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

Hispanic:

23.7%

Two or more races:

9.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2019 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (55% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of California high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (86%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2019

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

California avg41%

388^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 9 pts since 2019

From top 9% (2019) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

206^th of 1,543Palisades Charter High District among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.6	388 of 2162	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	290 of 2159	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	384 of 2170	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	426 of 2123	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	88.8	196 of 2133	90.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.3	93 of 523	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.9	121 of 517	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	46.4	231 of 521	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	237 of 522	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.1	141 of 592	76.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	61.1	276 of 585	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.3	236 of 573	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.7	122 of 591	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	211 of 581	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.6	168 of 582	71.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	72.4	185 of 1161	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	81.2	129 of 1117	88.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.7	277 of 1906	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	270 of 1915	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.1	377 of 1915	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	421 of 1858	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	229 of 1833	87.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.7	343 of 1900	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	255 of 1902	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	370 of 1917	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.5	626 of 1861	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.2	361 of 1814	80.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.0	567 of 2013	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	388 of 2026	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	504 of 2030	75.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	617 of 1943	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.8	293 of 1937	84.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	419 of 1942	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	84.5	294 of 1948	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	362 of 1963	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	372 of 1916	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	87.1	206 of 1880	89.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	251 of 577	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	83.4	73 of 574	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	61.5	210 of 541	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.9	119 of 515	76.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	275 of 1252	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	323 of 1216	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	97.2	28 of 1197	97.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	366 of 1155	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.4	273 of 1173	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	337 of 1193	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.0	400 of 1204	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.8	150 of 1222	87.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)85th percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2022)84th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)56th percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2025)53rd percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy63%+15 vs state

Mathematics62%+24 vs state

Science40%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palisades Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	15777 Bowdoin St.	Pacific Palisades	90272	Los Angeles County	Palisades Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 230-6623	2,920	119	24.5	21.5%	1,480 (50.7%)	253 (8.7%)	691 (23.7%)	209 (7.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	282 (9.7%)	81.6	388^th of 2162 public high schools	82.1%		86.6	290^th of 2159 public high schools	86.6%	98		40.5		40.0				63.4	63.4				61.5	61.5
Santa Monica High	Public	9-12	601 Pico Blvd.	Santa Monica	90405	Los Angeles County	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 395-3204	2,588	130	19.8	35.4%	1,037 (40.1%)	189 (7.3%)	889 (34.4%)	191 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	266 (10.3%)	94.4	112^th of 2162 public high schools	94.8%		95.7	96^th of 2159 public high schools	95.6%	16		59.9	41.0	58.7				83.3	83.3				56.5	56.5
University High School Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	11800 Texas Ave.	Los Angeles	90025	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 914-3500	1,385	74	18.8	72.3%	162 (11.7%)	296 (21.4%)	789 (57.0%)	83 (6.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	51 (3.7%)	55.5	925^th of 2162 public high schools	57.2%		59.8	768^th of 2159 public high schools	64.4%	157		27.2		26.5				52.2	52.2				28.9	28.9	$21,271	$3,403	$17,868
Olympic High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	721 Ocean Park Blvd.	Santa Monica	90405	Los Angeles County	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 392-2494	30	4	7.5	83.3%	5 (16.7%)	2 (6.7%)	22 (73.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.2	1522^nd of 2162 public high schools	29.6%		8.4	2141^st of 2159 public high schools	0.8%	619				33.3				8.3	8.3				23.1	23.1
New West Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	1905 Armacost Ave.	Los Angeles	90025	Los Angeles County	New West Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 943-5444	980	53	18.4	18.5%	515 (52.6%)	44 (4.5%)	218 (22.2%)	92 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (11.0%)	90.4	191^st of 2162 public high schools	91.2%		92.4	174^th of 2159 public high schools	91.9%	17	57.1	50.8		54.1	72.1	66.2	72.7	84.4	73.7	58.4	36.2	33.6	47.9	44.2	$15,216	$699	$14,517
Animo Venice Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	820 Broadway St.	Venice	90291	Los Angeles County	Animo Venice Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 392-8751	335	22	14.9	91.0%	11 (3.3%)	21 (6.3%)	297 (88.7%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	58.2	873^rd of 2162 public high schools	59.6%		44.7	1132^nd of 2159 public high schools	47.6%	259		36.4		35.4				61.3	61.3				16.9	16.9	$30,497	$2,544	$27,953
Magnolia Science Academy 4	Public, Charter	6-12	11330 West Graham Pl. B-9	Los Angeles	90064	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 4 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 473-2464	132	8	17.4	89.4%	7 (5.3%)	8 (6.1%)	113 (85.6%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.6	922^nd of 2162 public high schools	57.4%		47.9	1059^th of 2159 public high schools	50.9%	137	0.0	29.6		21.1		64.7	36.4	63.0	56.9		17.7	18.2	18.5	18.5	$24,887	$1,244	$23,643
Venice Senior High	Public	9-12	13000 Venice Blvd.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 577-4200	2,293	108	21.2	64.7%	448 (19.5%)	267 (11.6%)	1,218 (53.1%)	161 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	196 (8.5%)	80.1	409^th of 2162 public high schools	81.1%		72.8	524^th of 2159 public high schools	75.7%	115		52.9	10.7	50.7				69.0	69.0				35.0	35.0	$17,943	$2,745	$15,198
Phoenix Continuation	Public	9-12	12971 Zanja St.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 306-8775	61	3	20.4	98.4%	6 (9.8%)	5 (8.2%)	47 (77.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	11.2	1957^th of 2162 public high schools	9.5%		16.1	1785^th of 2159 public high schools	17.3%	172		5.6		4.8				16.7	16.7				0.0	0.0	$37,398	$5,631	$31,767
James J. McBride Special Education Center	Public	6-12	3960 Centinela Ave.	Los Angeles	90066	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 391-0568	124	15	8.5	68.5%	17 (13.7%)	36 (29.0%)	63 (50.8%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)															$76,616	$9,556	$67,060

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Palisades Charter High ranks 388^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Palisades Charter High?

Students at Palisades Charter High are 51% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% Asian.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 2,920 students attended Palisades Charter High.

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