Piedmont High School

Grades: 9-12
Students: 733
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 299:1
Certified Teachers: 98%
Community Reviews
12 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
8/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
8/10
College Readiness
NA
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Piedmont High School
This school has a ton of dedicated teachers and students who study with serious grit, despite the fact that a lot of them come from very privileged families. I have experienced this school as the parent of three very different children, one from another culture. In all situations, the kids were trea
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Posted by a parent on 4/8/2026
As a student who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, I found my experience of PHS to be... not the best. Much of the staff are not adequately able to handle situations effectively and appropriately, and much of the student body is incredibly toxic, especially to students from Oakland and other differe
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Posted by a student on 1/30/2026
The best school ever, definitely recommend to all.
Posted by a community member on 1/19/2024
Both my daughters have had good to great experiences at the school. They're both quirky and don't follow the crowd but have made friends and found wonderful teachers that support them. Every department has great teachers who work hard and care deeply. The Mandarin teacher is a treasure. The journali
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Posted by a parent on 7/15/2020
I have had two daughters attend Piedmont schools: kindergarten through high. Both loved & thrived in elementary. The elder was miserable in and socially withdrew from middle and high, and is now happy & thriving elsewhere. The second liked middle, but may not have been developing into her best self.
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Posted by a parent on 6/8/2020

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