Phineas Banning Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phineas Banning Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#6953 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)1%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)95%
56%
Black
(21-22)2%
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phineas Banning Senior High School's ranking?
Phineas Banning Senior High School is ranked #6953 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Phineas Banning Senior High School often compared to?
Phineas Banning Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Pedro Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phineas Banning Senior High School?
2,505 students attend Phineas Banning Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Phineas Banning Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Phineas Banning Senior High School offer ?
Phineas Banning Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phineas Banning Senior High School part of?
Phineas Banning Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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