For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,546 students in 90042, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 90042, CA are Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, Highland Park Continuation and Academia Avance Charter. 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 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90042 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academia Avance Charter, with ≥90% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Avenue 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 North Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 90042, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 90042, CA include Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, Highland Park Continuation and Academia Avance Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 90042?
3 public high schools are located in 90042.
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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