Top 3 Best Wilmington Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,941 students in Wilmington, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilmington, CA are Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Phineas Banning Senior High School and Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Wilmington, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Wilmington, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Phineas Banning Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,437 students
Rank: #33.
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 North Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wilmington, California

Wilmington, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilmington, CA?
How many public high schools are located in Wilmington?
3 public high schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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