Palo Alto Preparatory School

Palo Alto Preparatory School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
2462 Wyandotte St,  Mountain View, CA
4.5
3.7
67 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher Keck
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$43,990

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
10
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
96.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
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Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Francisco State University 5 Students
San José State University 4 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 3 Students
University of California - Berkeley 3 Students
California State University - East Bay 3 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 3 Students
De Anza College 3 Students
California State University - Long Beach 2 Students
California State University - Northridge 2 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 7 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 3 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 2 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 2 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 Students
Hospitality and Tourism Management 2 Students
Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 16 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
10/5/2022
palo alto prep is different than any other high school. teachers are cool and actually make you learn. Lots of field trips and events that you wouldn't see offered at a regular school. honestly its been one of the best experiences of my life to get to go here.
5.0 Sophomore
3/4/2022
fun activities and classes on fridays. I like all of my teachers here more than any other teachers I've had. they actually help me when I ask for it
5.0 Senior
1/18/2022
I liked everything I will miss this so much when i graduate! pap class of 2022! mr fryer was the best teacher I have ever had!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 28 Reviews
1.0 student
3/30/2025
This school was not a match for me or my family. I started school this year and tried to enjoy it but everyone was intolerant at this school. When I told them I use they/them pronouns they told me that I’m a boy and should act like it. I don’t know what to do I can’t leave because they don’t refund...
2.0 parent
5/25/2024
This school is an unsafe environment for learning individuals. My child is a junior and was excited to hear that this school has therapy pets. We have an emotional support lab at home so she was feeling confident about going to this school. Not only are these dogs clearly unqualified but they bite w...
5.0 parent
3/19/2024
I am the parent of a graduate of Palo Alto Prep. My daughter graduated in 2020. We could not have been any luckier to have had her enrolled during this time. While her brother's school struggled to handle the pandemic challenges, my daughter didn't miss one day of school. Her teachers provided her e...
1.0 parent
10/17/2023
I was excited to have found a school for my son who was struggling with his sophomore year. But was quickly very disappointed. The faculty isn’t what you’d call professional. My son and other students are constantly cussed at and put down. I called to set up a meeting with the principal to address t...

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