For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 12,181 students in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Central LA are Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem, Larchmont Charter and Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #33.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
John Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,903 students
Rank: #55.
Boyle Heights Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr And Math Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2550 East 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #77.
Collegiate Charter High School Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 South Indiana St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(213) 304-7077
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(213) 304-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #88.
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Plaza Del Sol
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 981-5400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 981-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #99.
Stem Academy At Bernstein High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1309 North Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6461
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6461
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #1010.
Hollywood Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1521 North Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1111.
Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1114 South Lorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 780-1259
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 780-1259
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #1212.
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,626 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Angeles Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #1414.
Helen Bernstein High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 North Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #1515.
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5755 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA include Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem, Larchmont Charter and Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles?
16 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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