Palo Alto Unified School District

The Palo Alto Unified School District is located in Palo Alto, CA and includes 19 schools that serve 11,430 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Palo Alto Unified School District spends $13,568 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Palo Alto Unified School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Palo Alto Unified School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Palo Alto Unified School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Palo Alto Unified School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.