For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,677 students in Lynwood, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lynwood, CA are Vista High School, Lynwood High School and Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynwood, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lynwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lynwood, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School, with 92% 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 Lynwood, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lynwood High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Gr: 9-12 | 1,858 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lynwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lynwood Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Gr: 7-12
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Gr: 7-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Pathway Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lynwood, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lynwood, CA include Vista High School, Lynwood High School and Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lynwood?
3 public high schools are located in Lynwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood?
Lynwood 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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