For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,709 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Highland Park 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.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, with 94% 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 1,350 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA include Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, Highland Park Continuation and Academia Avance Charter.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Los Angeles 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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