Serving 2,422 students in grades 9-12, Phineas Banning Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phineas Banning Senior High serves the southeast part of Wilmington, CA, covering an area of approximately 14.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 5.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phineas Banning Senior High School's student population of 2,422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,422 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phineas Banning Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phineas Banning Senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
The Pilot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phineas Banning Senior High School's ranking?
Phineas Banning Senior High School is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Phineas Banning Senior High School often compared to?
Phineas Banning Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Pedro Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Phineas Banning Senior High School?
2,422 students attend Phineas Banning Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Phineas Banning Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phineas Banning Senior High School?
Phineas Banning Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Phineas Banning Senior High School offer ?
Phineas Banning Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phineas Banning Senior High School part of?
Phineas Banning Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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