Henry M. Gunn High School

About Henry M. Gunn High School

Henry M. Gunn High School is a public high school located in Palo Alto, California. It is part of the Palo Alto Unified School District and serves grades 9-12. The school is named after former Palo Alto mayor and school board member, Henry M. Gunn.
Gunn High School has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. It has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the nation. The school offers a rigorous curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and honors courses.
The school is also known for its strong extracurricular activities. Students can participate in a variety of clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society, the Environmental Club, and the Robotics Club. There are also numerous athletic teams, including basketball, baseball, soccer, and swimming.
Gunn High School is also dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and works to promote diversity and acceptance of all students.
Gunn High School is a great place to get an excellent education and to develop lifelong friendships. With its strong academic and extracurricular programs, it is no wonder that Henry M. Gunn High School is one of the top schools in the country.

Address:	780 Arastradero Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone:	(650) 354-8200
Site:	gunn.pausd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,936 students

Overview Henry M. Gunn High School

Henry M. Gunn High School serves 1,936 students in grades 9-12.
Henry M. Gunn High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Henry M. Gunn High School

Henry M. Gunn High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Henry M. Gunn High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.