The Polytechnic School

The Polytechnic School, known as Poly, is an independent nonsectarian K-12 college preparatory day school in Pasadena, California, part of the greater Los Angeles area. Founded in 1907, Poly serves approximately 870 students on its beautiful 15-acre campus. The school offers a rigorous and innovative academic curriculum balancing humanities, sciences, arts, and athletics within a supportive, close-knit community. Poly is accredited by CAIS and WASC. The school is renowned for its dedicated faculty, small class sizes, and an educational approach that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and character development. Upper school students benefit from numerous honors and AP courses, and graduates earn admission to highly selective universities. Poly's progressive approach to education and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion make it a distinctive and highly sought-after school. The school's location in historic Pasadena puts students within reach of world-class cultural, scientific, and academic institutions including Caltech and JPL.