Best Harbor City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,013 students in Harbor City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harbor City, CA are Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School, Humanities And Arts (Harts) Academy Of Los Angeles and George S. Patton Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harbor City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Harbor City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Harbor City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Harbor City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24300 Western Ave.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 257-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Humanities And Arts (Harts) Academy Of Los Angeles
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24300 South Western Ave.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 257-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
George S. Patton Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24514 South Western Ave.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 257-4740
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harbor City, CA?
How many public high schools are located in Harbor City?
3 public high schools are located in Harbor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor City?
Harbor City public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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