Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin St, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 | (310) 230-6623
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 2,869
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Palisades Charter High School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Palisades Charter High School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,869 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 150th out of 1,197 high schools in CA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 15777 Bowdoin St., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
- Charter School
School District Details
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,357
- Graduation Rate: 48.8%
- Dropout Rate: 6.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.3
- Enrolled Students: 667,870
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,869
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 109.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 26.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,470 (51.2%)
- Females: 1,399 (48.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 195 (6.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 681 (23.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 876 (30.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 15 | 0.5% |
| Black | 513 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 274 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 713 | 24.9% |
| White | 1,325 | 46.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 845 | 29.5% |
| 10th Grade | 794 | 27.7% |
| 11th Grade | 622 | 21.7% |
| 12th Grade | 608 | 21.2% |
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Ph.D.
School:
4.4%
District:
3.7%
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
18.5%
District:
26.9%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
4.4%
District:
31.9%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Emergency Credentials: 0.8%
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 92.4%
Number of Certificated Staff: 135.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 14.0
Average Age
School:
50.5
District:
46.7
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Palisades Charter High School!
Sponsored Links
Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Palisades Charter High School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on CST state exams in the following subjects:
- CST Algebra I
- CST Algebra II
- CST Biology
- CST Chemistry
- CST Earth Science
- CST English-Language Arts
- CST General Mathematics
- CST Geometry
- CST Integrated/Coordinated Science
- CST Science
- CST Summative High School Math
- CST U.S. History
- CST World History
AYP Results (2010)
Overall AYP Met: No
ELA AYP Met: No
Math AYP Met: No
Program Improvement (PI) Requirement Under NCLB (2010)
First Year PI Requirement was Implemented: 2010-2011
School's Placement Under NCLB: Year 1
ACT Exam Results (2009)
Percent of Students Taking ACT Exam: 23.2%
Average Combined Score: 23.3
Percent Scoring At or Above 21: 68.0%
SAT Exam Results (2009)
Percent of Students Taking SAT Exam: 71.8%
Average Combined Score: 1,629.2
Critical Reading Average: 538.8
Math Average: 544.7
Writing Average: 545.7
Percent Scoring At or Above 1500: 65.0%
CST - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 11.0% | 22.0% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 10.0% | 21.0% |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 42.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 36.0% | 65.0% |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 36.0% | 66.0% |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.0% | 27.0% | 55.0% |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 23.0% | 51.0% |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 52.0% |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 15.0% | 49.0% |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 14.0% | 44.0% |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 36.0% | 54.0% |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 31.0% | 49.0% |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 13.0% | 17.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 13.0% | 17.0% |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 11.0% | 18.0% |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 21.0% | 46.0% |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 23.0% | 47.0% |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 19.0% | 43.0% |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 13.0% | 19.0% |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 9.0% | 15.0% |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 8.0% | 12.0% |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 21.0% | 40.0% |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 18.0% | 37.0% |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 17.0% | 36.0% |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 29.0% | 38.0% |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 24.0% | 34.0% |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 23.0% | 35.0% |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 17.0% | 47.0% |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 15.0% | 44.0% |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 13.0% | 41.0% |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 33.0% | 45.0% |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 31.0% | 44.0% |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 29.0% | 41.0% |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 32.0% | 46.0% |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 30.0% | 44.0% |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 53.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 42.0% | 71.0% |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 44.0% | 68.0% |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 28.0% | 42.0% |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 24.0% | 38.0% |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 19.0% | 33.0% |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 6.0% | 12.0% |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 29.0% | 46.0% |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 26.0% | 41.0% |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 26.0% | 39.0% |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 15.0% | 30.0% |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 13.0% | 27.0% |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 36.0% | 32.0% |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 29.0% | 28.0% |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 34.0% | 42.0% |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 32.0% | 40.0% |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 31.0% | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 27.0% | 47.0% |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 25.0% | 43.0% |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 33.0% | 45.0% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 31.0% | 44.0% |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 25.0% | 38.0% |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 19.0% | 28.0% |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 17.0% | 25.0% |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 16.0% | 31.0% |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 15.0% | 28.0% |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 13.0% | 27.0% |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 28.0% | 46.0% |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 24.0% | 42.0% |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 24.0% | 42.0% |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 16.0% | 38.0% |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 14.0% | 36.0% |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 12.0% | 32.0% |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 30.0% | 33.0% |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 25.0% | 28.0% |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 21.0% | 28.0% |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 17.0% | 26.0% |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 15.0% | 27.0% |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 14.0% | 27.0% |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 14.0% | 26.0% |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 11.0% | 24.0% |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 3.0% | 16.0% |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 7.0% | 13.0% |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 2.0% | 11.0% |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 35.0% | 54.0% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 29.0% | 47.0% |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 27.0% | 41.0% |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 23.0% | 38.0% |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 18.0% | 33.0% |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Animo Venice Charter High School 9-12 | 530 Students | 5.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Magnolia Science Academy 4 6-11 | 98 Students | 5.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Magnolia Science Academy 6 6-11 | 74 Students | 7.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Frederick Douglass Academy High 9-12 | 355 Students | 9.4 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| Charter Academy High 9-12 | 274 Students | 9.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Palisades Charter High School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Educators and Childhood Obesity
Obesity in childhood is rising to epidemic proportions in America and educators should be...
Obesity in childhood is rising to epidemic proportions in America and educators should be...
Teachers Packing Heat
After the recent school shootings (and thwarted school shootings) in the past month-just as after...
After the recent school shootings (and thwarted school shootings) in the past month-just as after...
Feeling Good in Your Own Skin
Body image is a very touchy issue with today's kids. Since the 1950s, when Barbie was first...
Body image is a very touchy issue with today's kids. Since the 1950s, when Barbie was first...