For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,863 students in South Gate, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Gate, CA are Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and South Gate Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Gate, 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 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 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex, 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 South Gate, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Gate Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
South East High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Gate, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in South Gate, CA include Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and South Gate Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Gate?
7 public high schools are located in South Gate.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate?
South Gate 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 South Gate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in South Gate include: South East High School vs. South Gate Senior High School, South Gate Senior High School vs. South East High School, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex vs. South East High School
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