For the 2025 school year, there are 580 public high schools serving 476,650 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Los Angeles County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Los Angeles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 2,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
San Marino High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Academy Of The Canyons
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
South Pasadena Senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
El Segundo High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Diamond Bar High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Gr: 9-12 | 2,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Bonita High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2226 East Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
West Ranch High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26255 West Valencia Blvd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 222-1220
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 222-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Walnut High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 North Pierre Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 2,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Cerritos High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12500 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Glen A. Wilson High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16455 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 934-4410
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 934-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Valencia High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27801 North Dickason Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-1188
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-1188
Gr: 9-12 | 2,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Compton Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
International Polytechnic High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3851 West Temple Ave. Bldg. 12
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Palos Verdes High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2929.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Gr: 9-12 | 2,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Temple City High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,758 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Gr: 9-12 | 2,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Crescenta Valley High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Community Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 2,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
Granada Hills Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Gr: K-12 | 6,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Gr: 9-12 | 3,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Redondo Union High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Gr: 9-12 | 2,971 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Los Angeles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 92%
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Gr: 6-9 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Gr: K-6
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Gr: 7-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
5034 N. Clydebank
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 858-6800
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 858-6800
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 84%
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 98%
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science.
How many public high schools are located in Los Angeles County?
580 public high schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Los Angeles County include: Warren (Earl) High School vs. Downey High School, Burroughs High School vs. Burbank High School, California High School vs. La Serna High School
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