Port Of Los Angeles High School serves 996 students in grades 9-12.
Port Of Los Angeles High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Of Los Angeles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Port Of Los Angeles High School's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Of Los Angeles High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Port Of Los Angeles High School is 0.29, 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
#1303 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Of Los Angeles High School's ranking?
Port Of Los Angeles High School is ranked #1303 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Of Los Angeles High School?
The graduation rate of Port Of Los Angeles High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Port Of Los Angeles High School?
996 students attend Port Of Los Angeles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Port Of Los Angeles High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Of Los Angeles High School?
Port Of Los Angeles High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Port Of Los Angeles High School offer ?
Port Of Los Angeles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Of Los Angeles High School part of?
Port Of Los Angeles High School is part of Port Of Los Angeles High School District.
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