Henry M. Gunn High
Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto Unified · Grades 9-12
26th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Henry M. Gunn High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Henry M. Gunn High 26th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2015 to 98th in 2025.
Henry M. Gunn High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 388 students tested
Henry M. Gunn High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,713 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 42.8% | 46.6% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 40.2% | 28.8% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 12.3% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 10.5% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Henry M. Gunn High
Typical home value $3.45M in zip 94306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Henry M. Gunn High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Los Altos HighMountain View-Los Altos Union High · 1.6 mi away72nd of 1,528
ELA 79% · Math 69% - 10Palo Alto Middle College HighPalo Alto Unified · 2.8 mi away43rd of 1,528
ELA 88% · Math 69% - 10Palo Alto HighPalo Alto Unified · 3 mi away68th of 1,528
ELA 76% · Math 74% - 3East Palo Alto AcademySequoia Union High · 4.4 mi away · charter1,167th of 1,528
ELA 39% · Math 4% - –Oxford Day AcademySan Mateo County Office of Education · 4.5 mi away · charter
- 10Mountain View HighMountain View-Los Altos Union High · 4.5 mi away70th of 1,528
ELA 80% · Math 69% - –Alta Vista HighMountain View-Los Altos Union High · 4.5 mi away
- 6KIPP Esperanza HighSequoia Union High · 4.6 mi away · charter668th of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Henry M. Gunn High in?
Henry M. Gunn High is part of the Palo Alto Unified district in Palo Alto, California.
Is Henry M. Gunn High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Henry M. Gunn High 26th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Henry M. Gunn High?
Asian 47%, White 29%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 11% (1,713 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Henry M. Gunn High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94306 is $3.45M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.