For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 928 students in San Pedro, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA are Port Of Los Angeles High School, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center and San Pedro Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Pedro, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Of Los Angeles High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 San Pedro, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Of Los Angeles High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 W. Fifth St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-9201
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #22.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
San Pedro Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. 15th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-5800
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Angel's Gate (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3607 S. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 221-4600
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 221-4600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
San Pedro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA include Port Of Los Angeles High School, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center and San Pedro Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Pedro?
5 public high schools are located in San Pedro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro?
San Pedro public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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