For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,975 students in 90007, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90007, CA are Orthopaedic Hospital, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex and Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90007 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90007, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90007 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90007, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #33.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Grades: K-12
| 878 students
Rank: #44.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Grades: 6-12
| 797 students
Rank: #55.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Grades: K-10
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
West Adams Preparatory High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #77.
Youthbuild Charter School Of California
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 303
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1435 West 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Grades: K-12
| 672 students
90007, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
1827 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
2824 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(909) 285-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Frank Lanterman (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-8310
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-8310
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Los Angeles Education Corps Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2824 South Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-3601
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 749-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Thurgood Marshall Charter Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3500 South Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 290-6941
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 290-6941
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
155 W. Washington Blvd., Ste.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90007, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90007, CA include Orthopaedic Hospital, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex and Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 90007?
8 public high schools are located in 90007.
What is the racial composition of students in 90007?
90007 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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