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Best Los Angeles Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 166 public high schools serving 93,654 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 School Stem and Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet 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 23% (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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Francisco Bravo 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 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Middle College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Boyle Heights Hilda Solis High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
319 North Humphreys Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 729-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Rise Kohyang High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 South Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 284-2553
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Gr: 6-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 West 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10101 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 987-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
L.a. County High School For The Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Alliance Leichtman-levine Family Foundation Env Sci High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2530 East 4th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
John Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 North Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 441-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 South Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1321 Cortez St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-2015
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 East 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2525.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
644 West 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2828.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
New Village Girls Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
147 North Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 385-4015
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Venice Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Siatech Academy South
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 S. Mednik Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(760) 945-1227
Gr: 10-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
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