Two Palo Alto High Schools Rank In Top Five In CA: Report

PALO ALTO, CA — Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto is the top public high school in California, according to Niche’s 2022 rankings.

Gunn ranked higher than Palo Alto High School, which came in fifth in the rankings. Saratoga High School was third, behind San Diego’s Canyon Crest Academy.

The methodology for 2022 was adjusted to de-emphasize SAT and ACT scores, according to Niche. The factor for test scores was decreased by a third to account for socioeconomic and racial disparities resulting from standardized tests and the number of schools making tests optional.

"Our 2022 rankings come at a time when so many parents are curious about the different options for their children’s education, including some they may never have considered before,” said Luke Skurman, Founder and CEO of Niche.

According to Niche, Gunn has nearly 2,000 students, with 82 percent of students at least proficient in math and 87 percent of students proficient in reading.

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