For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,822 students in San Fernando, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Fernando, CA are Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center and Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Fernando, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Fernando have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Fernando, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase), 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 San Fernando, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-6428
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-6428
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Gr: K-12 | 2,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3926
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
San Fernando Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11133 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3946
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3946
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3915
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3915
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mission Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11015 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
San Fernando, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Fernando, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Fernando, CA include Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center and Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase).
How many public high schools are located in San Fernando?
7 public high schools are located in San Fernando.
What is the racial composition of students in San Fernando?
San Fernando 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).
Which public high schools in San Fernando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Fernando include: Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep Academy vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)
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