For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,756 students in 90042, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90042, CA are Highland Park Continuation, Benjamin Franklin Senior High School and Los Angeles College Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90042 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
928 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 N. Ave. 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #33.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Grades: 6-12
| 263 students
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Optimist Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90042, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90042, CA include Highland Park Continuation, Benjamin Franklin Senior High School and Los Angeles College Prep Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 90042, CA?
4 public high schools are located in 90042, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90042, CA?
90042, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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