<p>Palos Verdes Peninsula High School ranked 89th out of 18,500 high schools, according to <em>US News & World Report.</em> The school is also a California Distinguished school, a National Blue Ribbon School, and a New American High School with 99% of its graduates going on to college.</p> <p>The school consistently produces dozens of National Merit Scholars and turns in top performances in academic contests.</p> <p> </p>