For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,832 students in 90044, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90044, CA are Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy and Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90044 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90044, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90044 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90044, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Kansas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Gr: 6-10 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #44.
Augustus Hawkins High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 West 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90044, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7019 S. Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5940 Budlong Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 873-4337
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 873-4337
Gr: K-4 | 382 students
Crescendo Charter Preparatory South (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8477 South Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-8477
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-8477
Gr: K-4 | 169 students
Legacy Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
9900 South Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5200
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5200
Gr: 7-10 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1020 West 58th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-0667
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-0667
Gr: K | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90044, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90044, CA include Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy and Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles.
How many public high schools are located in 90044?
4 public high schools are located in 90044.
What is the racial composition of students in 90044?
90044 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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