Top 3 Best 90061 California Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 678 students in 90061, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90061, CA are University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy, New Designs Charter School-watts and Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90061 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Designs Charter School-watts, with 70-79% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90061, CA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11227 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12714 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
Special Education School
14024 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Grades: 12
| 164 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90061 California

90061, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 90061, CA?
How many public high schools are located in 90061, CA?
3 public high schools are located in 90061, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061, CA?
90061, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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