Palisades Charter High School District

15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3523
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Palisades Charter High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,920 students in Palisades Charter High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Palisades Charter High School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,920 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Palisades Charter High School District, which is ranked #347 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#353 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
38%
34%
69%
47%
32%
29%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
56%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
51%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,872 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,690 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,872
$20,100
Spending / Student
$11,690
$18,511

Best Palisades Charter High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15777 Bowdoin St.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-6623
Gr: 9-12 | 2,920 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palisades Charter High School District?
Palisades Charter High School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,920 students.
What is the rank of Palisades Charter High School District?
Palisades Charter High School District is ranked #347 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palisades Charter High School District?
51% of Palisades Charter High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palisades Charter High School District?
Palisades Charter High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palisades Charter High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,690 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,920 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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