Polytechnic High School

Polytechnic High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5450 Victoria Ave,  Riverside, CA
Riverside Unified School District
3.8
3.9
2,468 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Roe
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
41.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
509:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
65.2%
White
23.6%
Black
4.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 312 Students
University of California - Riverside 308 Students
Riverside City College 284 Students
University of California - San Diego 259 Students
San Diego State University 258 Students
University of California - Irvine 251 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 237 Students
California Baptist University 224 Students
University of California - Berkeley 194 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 179 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 152 Students
Biology 124 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Nursing 99 Students
Political Science and Government 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 57 Students
English 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 407 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/10/2024
The entire school year in each class will be either the best and easiest or the worst and hardest class based on the teacher you have. The school atmosphere changes a lot based on the weather. If it is sunny with light wind then it is nice out, but if there is rain there are limited places you can eat without getting wet.
4.0 Alum
9/9/2024
It was a good school however the academics sometimes lacked. Great arts programs and caring teachers. The year I attended there was a lot of bad behavior from students. Many fights, the senior prank was a lot and the administration was questionable in response. Great school overall and it was likely just a bad year.
5.0 Alum
6/12/2024
I really enjoyed my time at Poly. I really think it was the best choice for me. It was because of my amazing teachers and programs that I know what I want to study in college. Of course this school had its downs. A lot of the student body was not very supportive but I was fortunate and surrounded myself with people who were. If I were to change anything it would probably be to help towards having a better attitude and pride in our school. Overall, I cannot fathom ever having a different high school experience and I'm thankful for the highs and the lows and what I've learned from both.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
1.0 other
3/21/2025
This school just disappointed me in many ways. The way that they are teaching my kid in school is very off to me. My kid isn't paying attention for a reason—a reason that the school doesn't want to hear at all! My kid doesn't feel safe in that school. The two-sided ladies who worked in the office we...
5.0 parent
8/9/2021
All around good school. Communication from staff could be better and the counselors office def needs improvement working w/ parents and students but I’d want my kids going here over any other school in the district even though they don’t really offer the same advantage like the IB program North does...
4.0 parent
11/21/2018
My child being self motivated and an advanced learner and has found that most of the teachers have been very academically challenging while enjoying the student/mentor relationship
3.0 other
8/25/2017
2017-2018 VB coach Hmmmm "Wake up and use the talent on your bench"

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