Polytechnic School

Polytechnic School, founded in 1907, is a prestigious independent K–12 school located adjacent to the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Serving approximately 860 students, Polytechnic — affectionately known as 'Poly' — is celebrated for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. The school offers a comprehensive college preparatory program with robust AP course offerings and innovative curriculum in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. WASC-accredited, Polytechnic features exceptional student-to-faculty ratios ensuring personalized learning. The school's proximity to Caltech and JPL enables unique STEM partnerships and research opportunities unavailable at other secondary schools. Polytechnic's diverse community reflects the cultural richness of the greater Los Angeles area, with an international perspective embedded throughout the curriculum. Graduates routinely attend the nation's most selective universities, with strong representation at MIT, Stanford, Caltech, and Ivy League institutions.