For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,957 students in Norwalk, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CA are Norwalk High School and John H. Glenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Norwalk, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norwalk 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 98% 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 Norwalk, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11356 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John H. Glenn High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CA include Norwalk High School and John H. Glenn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norwalk?
2 public high schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Norwalk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Norwalk include: Norwalk High School vs. John H. Glenn High School, John H. Glenn High School vs. Norwalk High School
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