Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford vs Palo Alto High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Palo Alto · Public other · Grades K–12
15 students
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto, California | Palo Alto High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #11 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 15 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 15 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Alto High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 20%).
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 16.9).
- •Palo Alto High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 15.
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 Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford better than Palo Alto High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford and Palo Alto High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford: 15. Palo Alto High: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford and Palo Alto High rank in California?
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford is unranked and Palo Alto High is 11th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).