Serious incidents run slightly below the district average, and this school reported across every federal category — the numbers have something behind them.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 1 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 2 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 18 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 8 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 21 | Minor |
Palo Alto High ranks #8 of 14 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | KG–05 | 95 | A |
| El Carmelo Elementary | KG–05 | 94 | A |
| Addison Elementary | KG–05 | 93 | A |
| Palo Verde Elementary | KG–05 | 87 | A |
| Walter Hays Elementary | KG–05 | 77 | A |
| Escondido Elementary | KG–05 | 75 | A |
| Duveneck Elementary | KG–05 | 65 | A |
| Barron Park Elementary | KG–05 | 64 | A |