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Welcome to the Palo Alto High School Campus Tour! The campus map lists tour locations. Move to a location and click on the corresponding information on the map to learn more about Paly’s past, present, and future. But first, a little history. Palo Alto was incorporated in 1894 and owes its existence to Stanford University, so it’s no surprise that its earliest residents sought the best education for their children. Palo Alto High School marched to the new school at its current location on December 24, 1918. Watch the video for some history! Stop #1: Tower Building
The Tower Building and Haymarket Theater are the only original buildings on campus. New and remodeled buildings reflect their distinctive architectural details. Learn more about Paly's past present and future by listening to this history of the Tower Building. Stop #2: Anna Zschokke
Anna Zschokke is often referred to as the "mother of Palo Alto schools." Paly honors her pioneering commitment to community supported public education. Stop #3: Performing Arts
Paly is known for its high quality visual and performing arts programs. The Haymarket Theater (1918) served as the primary performance venue before the spectacular Performing Arts Center opened in 2016. Explore the history of visual and performing arts at Paly including history of the Haymarket Theater. Stop #4: Media Arts
Paly's first newspaper, The Campanile, started when Paly moved to Embarcadero Road. Paly journalism excellence continues today with a greatly expanded program that now includes new publications and media pathways. Stop #5: Classrooms & Library
Paly's strong and varied academic offerings, including dozens of AP and honors classes for various core and electives among others, offer students many opportunities to prepare for college and careers after graduation. They also provide the foundation for global citizenship. Stop #6: Science & CTE
Paly's science program provides a firm foundation for many curricular and career pathways. Paly's many career technical education pathways involve active learning in many diverse fields, from programming to business to design. Stop #7: Athletic Fields
Paly's first athletic director, Hod Ray, created excellent athletics and physical education programs for Paly students. His legacy continues today. Stop #8: Peery Center Athletics
The spectacular Peery Family Center expands student opportunities to participate in sports and engage in fitness and wellness activities. It replaces Paly's first gym designed by Paly alum and famous Palo Alto architect Birge Clark. Stop #9: Quad
The Paly Quad is the center of student life at Paly. Student leadership hosts many fun and educational events that encourage student engagement and build community. Tour EndPaly thanks you for spending time to explore our history today. AcknowledgementsThis website was created by Paly students Zage Strassberg-Phillips (), Shantelle Toh (), and David Wei, and is a product of the Centennial Committee, 2018-19. Palo Alto Senior High School, commonly referred to locally as "Paly", is a comprehensive public high school in Palo Alto, California. Operated by the Palo Alto Unified School District, the school is one of two schools in the district, the other being crosstown Gunn High School, for which the school has a rivalry with. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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What famous people went to Palo Alto High School?Palo Alto High School has had various well-known alumni, including:. Davante Adams (2011), NFL wide receiver.. Rink Babka (1954), Olympic discus thrower.. Joan Baez (1958), folk singer.. Lisa Brennan-Jobs (1996), writer and daughter of Steve Jobs.. Charles Brenner (1961), APL implementer and forensic mathematician.. Is Palo Alto high school a good school?Palo Alto High School (Paly) is ranked #295 in the National Rankings.
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Ranking Factors.. Is Palo Alto High School Public or private?Palo Alto High School is a top rated, public school located in PALO ALTO, CA. It has 2,085 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
What time does Palo Alto high school start?For high school students, school will begin at 9 a.m. every day and end at 3:50 p.m. on Mondays, 4:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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