For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,662 students in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pico Union are University Preparatory Value High School, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center and West Adams Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Preparatory Value 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 99% 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 Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Value High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1929 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Gr: K-10 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West Adams Preparatory High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA include University Preparatory Value High School, Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center and West Adams Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles 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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