For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,822 students in Temple City, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Temple City, CA are Temple City High School, Temple City Alternative and Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Temple City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Temple City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Temple City High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Temple City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temple City High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #22.
Temple City Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Temple City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Temple City Comm. Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9229 Pentland St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Temple City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Temple City, CA include Temple City High School, Temple City Alternative and Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Temple City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Temple City?
3 public high schools are located in Temple City.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple City?
Temple City public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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