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Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SummaryQuick Overview
Henry M. Gunn High School at a glance.
Henry M. Gunn High School is one of two flagship PAUSD high schools, GreatSchools 9/10, with SAT averages around 1410, 20+ AP courses, and a national STEM-competition track record. Main feeder is JLS Middle. Surrounding median home price ~$3.5M+.
- GreatSchools 9/10; CAASPP math proficiency 82%, ELA 88%
- Feeder path: elementary schools to JLS Middle to Gunn High
- Enrollment ~1,900+, grades 9-12
- 20+ AP courses; SAT average ~1410; strong STEM competition results
- Surrounding median home price ~$3.5M+ (Barron Park, Green Acres, Palo Verde)
№ 01Why this school
What Henry M. Gunn stands for.
A few high-signal slices: academic reputation, faculty profile, extracurricular depth, and campus culture.
20+ AP courses with >90% pass rate
National STEM-competition program (Science Olympiad, Math League)
SAT average ~1410, well above California norm
Heavy matriculation to Stanford, MIT, Caltech
№ 02Academic data
Tests, AP, and college.
Hard, comparable indicators. Each figure comes from GreatSchools, the California Department of Education, or the school's annual report.
Standardized assessments
- SAT average
- 1410
- CAASPP math proficient
- 82%
- CAASPP ELA proficient
- 88%
Notable college placements
Advanced Placement offerings
№ 03Feeder pattern
Path to high school.
The current school is highlighted. Feeder paths follow district attendance areas; some boundary properties may have exceptions.
- Multiple elementaries
- JLS Middle
- Gunn High
№ 04Neighborhoods
Catchment area.
Properties in the following neighborhoods typically fall within the Henry M. Gunn High School attendance area. Reference median home price: $3.5M+
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№ 05Same level
Other high schools in Palo Alto.
Same-level options for quick side-by-side comparison.
№ 06Questions
Frequently asked.
The questions families ask most when weighing this school and the homes around it, answered from the data on this page.
Which middle and elementary schools feed into Henry M. Gunn High School?
The main feeder path is Multiple elementaries to JLS Middle to Gunn High. Feeder paths follow Palo Alto Unified School District attendance areas; some boundary parcels may differ, so verify the assigned schools for a specific address with the district before buying.
What are home prices near Henry M. Gunn High School?
The Henry M. Gunn High School attendance area covers Barron Park, Green Acres, Palo Verde and nearby neighborhoods, where the reference median home price is around $3.5M+. Prices move with the market; use current sold and active listing data for any specific property.
How many AP courses does Henry M. Gunn High School offer?
Henry M. Gunn High School offers roughly 20 Advanced Placement courses, including AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Computer Science A/Principles, AP Physics 1/2/C, AP Chemistry. The exact count and catalog follow the school's annual course listing.
How is Henry M. Gunn High School rated?
Henry M. Gunn High School carries a GreatSchools rating of 9/10, with CAASPP math proficiency at 82% and ELA proficiency at 88%. Ratings come from GreatSchools and the California Department of Education and are updated annually.
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