For the 2025 school year, there are 168 public high schools serving 97,779 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Los Angeles, CA are Renaissance Arts Academy, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Downtown Business High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School, with ≥99% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #33.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #66.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #77.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #88.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Grades: 6-12
| 998 students
Rank: #99.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
L.a. County High School For The Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #1313.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1414.
Alliance Leichtman-levine Fam Foundation Env Sci High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1515.
John Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,903 students
Rank: #1616.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10101 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
644 West 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Boyle Heights Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1541 West 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Harris Newmark Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 West Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 South Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Grades: 11-12
| 277 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Monterey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Fraser St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3921 Selig Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 South Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #3232.
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 North Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 441-4600
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 441-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #3333.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #3434.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #3535.
Venice Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,223 students
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Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Apex Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1309 N. Wilton Pl. 3rd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6550
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6550
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Grades: K-2
| 162 students
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Calliope Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(818) 659-5193
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(818) 659-5193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Los Angeles, CA include Renaissance Arts Academy, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Downtown Business High School.
How many public high schools are located in Los Angeles?
168 public high schools are located in Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Los Angeles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Los Angeles include: Edward R. Roybal Learning Center vs. Downtown Business High School, Cheviot Hills Continuation vs. Alexander Hamilton Senior High School, Academia Avance Charter vs. Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
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