Palo Alto Senior High School, known locally as "Paly", is a public comprehensive high school located in Palo Alto, California. It was founded in 1898 and is one of the oldest high schools in the region. The school's property is adjacent to Stanford University, which provided the land for the school. Paly has a rivalry with crosstown Gunn High School.
| School type | Public, comprehensive high school |
| Founded | 1898 |
| School district | Palo Alto Unified School District |
| Oversight | Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools |
| Superintendent | Don Austin |
| Principal | Brent Kline |
| Staff | 117.07 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,124 (2019-20) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.14 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Area | Northern Santa Clara County |
| Color(s) | Green & White |
| Newspaper | The Campanile |
| Feeder schools | Greene Middle School, JLS Middle School |
About Palo Alto High School
Public high school adjacent to Stanford University. The school is referred to colloquially as Paly. During the 2019-2020 school year the facility had 2,124 registered students.
Achievement of Palo Alto High School
Their crosstown rivalry is Gunn High School. The school is a part of the Palo Alto Unified School District.
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Latest information about Palo Alto High School updated on July 28 2021.
