Best Maywood Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,105 students in Maywood, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Maywood, CA are Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Maywood Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, 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 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Maywood, 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 Maywood Center For Enriched Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Maywood, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 King Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 210-1412
Gr: 6-12 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Maywood Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Pine Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 838-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maywood, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maywood, CA include Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Maywood Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maywood?
2 public high schools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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