For the 2024-25 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 32,425 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Los Angeles are Middle College High School, Thomas Riley High School and Orthopaedic Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King/drew Medical Magnet High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W. 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4610 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1541 W. 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 S. Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10601 S. Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 E. 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1212.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(424) 789-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(424) 789-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1515.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11227 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Animo Jackie Robinson High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #1717.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 S. Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Grades: 6-12
| 998 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #2020.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
822 W. 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
Public Service Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2128
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2128
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3425 W. Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #2323.
Synergy Quantum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #2424.
Catch Prep Charter High Inc.
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #2525.
Animo Pat Brown
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #2626.
Santee Education Complex
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 S. Maple Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 763-1000
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 763-1000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2727.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12628 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 756-3930
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 756-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #2828.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2303 S. Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Grades: 6-12
| 744 students
Rank: #2929.
Foshay Learning Center
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3751 S. Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1655 E. 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-9436
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-9436
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Kansas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Icef View Park Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6975
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6975
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 976 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Alliance Renee And Meyer Luskin Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 905-1210
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 905-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #3535.
Nava College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1319 E. 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 235-6800
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 235-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Middle College High School, Thomas Riley High School and Orthopaedic Hospital.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
59 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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