Top 5 Best San Pedro Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,953 students in San Pedro, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA are William J. Johnston Community Day, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center and Port Of Los Angeles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Pedro, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Pedro Senior 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Pedro, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Grades: 12
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Port Of Los Angeles High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 W. Fifth St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #44.
San Pedro Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W. 15th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,677 students
Rank: #55.
Angel's Gate (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3607 S. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 221-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
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San Pedro, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 457 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA?
How many public high schools are located in San Pedro, CA?
5 public high schools are located in San Pedro, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro, CA?
San Pedro, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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