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Polytechnic School vs Harvard-Westlake School

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Polytechnic School

Pasadena, CA

Polytechnic School’s 2025-2026 Upper School profile describes an independent school founded in 1907 with 17 AP courses, three Honors courses, an average class size of 15, unweighted GPA only, 72% students of color, and testing averages reported for 2023-2025 of SAT 1340-1520 and ACT 31-35. The profile also states that 100% of the Class of 2025 was admitted to four-year post-secondary institutions.

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EnrollmentNot reported
Student/TeacherNot reported

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Academics

Polytechnic School

Pasadena, CA

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Harvard-Westlake School

Studio City, CA

Polytechnic School1,340

Average SAT

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Harvard-Westlake SchoolNot reported
Polytechnic School31

Average ACT

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Harvard-Westlake SchoolNot reported
Polytechnic School17

AP Courses

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Harvard-Westlake SchoolNot reported
Polytechnic SchoolYes

Honors Program

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Harvard-Westlake SchoolNot reported

Student Body

Polytechnic School

Pasadena, CA

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Harvard-Westlake School

Studio City, CA

Polytechnic School72%

Students of Color

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Harvard-Westlake SchoolNot reported

Financials

Polytechnic School

Pasadena, CA

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Harvard-Westlake School

Studio City, CA

Polytechnic School$167,762,477

Net Assets

Gap $488,553,038

Harvard-Westlake School$656,315,515
Polytechnic School$3,891,032

Net Income

Gap $42,521,708

Harvard-Westlake School$46,412,740
Polytechnic School$52,251,980

Total Expenses

Gap $55,895,163

Harvard-Westlake School$108,147,143