Oak Park High vs Palos Verdes High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park High
Oak Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,483 students
Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students
| Measure | Oak Park High Oak Park, California | Palos Verdes High Palos Verdes Estates, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,343 | #387 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1367 of 16,910 | #8240 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,483 | 1,484 |
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 1,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 39% |
| city | Oak Park | Palos Verdes Estates |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 50.6).
- •Oak Park High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 39%).
- •Oak Park High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 43%).
- •Palos Verdes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 12.4%).
- •Palos Verdes High does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.3).
- •Palos Verdes High is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 1,483.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oak Park High better than Palos Verdes High?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park High ranks higher (79.4 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oak Park High and Palos Verdes High?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Palos Verdes Estates in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park High: 1,483. Palos Verdes High: 1,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park High and Palos Verdes High rank in California?
Oak Park High is 25th of 1,343 and Palos Verdes High is 387th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).