The school serves grades 9 through 12. A former Los Angeles Unified School District school, with the land still owned by the district, it is now an independent charter school, no longer administered by LAUSD. Its current charter status expires on June 27, 2010 [link]. Its current enrollment numbers 2629 students, and many of them endure long bus rides to attend one of the most highly-ranked public high schools in the Los Angeles area. In 2005, "Pali" was recognized as a California Distinguished School.
The school is located at 15777 Bowdoin St., Pacific Palisades, California, 90272.
The school was founded in 1961. The Class of 2004 was the 40th graduating class. One teacher, Mrs. Rose Gilbert, has been teaching at the school ever since it was founded.
Campus
The campus is bounded by Temescal Canyon Road to the east, Sunset Boulevard to the north, El Medio Street to the west, and Temescal Canyon Continuation School to the south. It is bisected by Bowdoin Street, which runs between the school's football field and the academic center of the school.
Diversity
As of 2006, "Pali High" ethnic composition is 42.90% White, 25.90% Hispanic, 21.50% African-American, 7.50% Asian, and 2.20% "other."
Notable alumni
"Pali" is the alma mater of many football stars including Jay Schroeder of the Los Angeles Raiders, record holding Cal receiver Geoff McArthur, and UCLA quarterback/national high school record holder, David Koral.
Other famous people that attended Pali include the following:
