Serving 763 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Piedmont High School's student population of 763 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piedmont High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont High School's ranking?
Piedmont High School is ranked #382 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Piedmont High School often compared to?
Piedmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Piedmont High School?
763 students attend Piedmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Piedmont High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont High School?
Piedmont High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Piedmont High School offer ?
Piedmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piedmont High School part of?
Piedmont High School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 8/16/2010
Although the academics at this school may be great (and I'm sure that they are), but the social aspect of this school is seriously lacking. I had a friend who went here and she was one of very few African American kids there and the students at the school never let her forget it. They treated her so badly just because she was a little bit darker than the majority of the student body. It just goes to show that just because a school is academically excellent, if the kids are mean and rude, it's not worth the hassle.
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