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Best Los Angeles County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 571 public high schools serving 476,650 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Los Angeles County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark 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 87% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
San Marino High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2701 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Academy Of The Canyons
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
South Pasadena Senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
El Segundo High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Diamond Bar High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Gr: 9-12 | 2,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Bonita High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 D St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2226 East Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
West Ranch High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26255 West Valencia Blvd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 222-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Walnut High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 North Pierre Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Cerritos High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12500 East 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Glen A. Wilson High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16455 Wedgeworth Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 934-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Valencia High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27801 North Dickason Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-1188
Gr: 9-12 | 2,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Compton Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
International Polytechnic High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3851 West Temple Ave. Bldg. 12
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 839-2320
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Palos Verdes High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2929.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Gr: 9-12 | 2,473 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Temple City High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Gr: 9-12 | 2,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Crescenta Valley High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Community Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 2,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
Granada Hills Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2361
Gr: K-12 | 5,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Redondo Union High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Gr: 9-12 | 2,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science.
How many public high schools are located in Los Angeles County?
580 public high schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?

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