Top 5 Best South Gate Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,945 students in South Gate, CA.
South Gate, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Gate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
South Gate, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 South Gate, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 939 students
Rank: #33.
South Gate Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #44.
South East High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in South Gate, CA?
How many public high schools are located in South Gate, CA?
7 public high schools are located in South Gate, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate, CA?
South Gate, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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