For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,740 students in the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fairfax are Fairfax Senior High School and Whitman Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfax Senior High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfax Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7850 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1200
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #22.
Whitman Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7795 Rosewood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA include Fairfax Senior High School and Whitman Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Fairfax, Los Angeles public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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