For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,985 students in El Segundo, CA. The top ranked public high schools in El Segundo, CA are Da Vinci Science, El Segundo High School and Da Vinci Connect. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Segundo, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Segundo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
El Segundo, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Segundo 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in El Segundo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
El Segundo High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #33.
Da Vinci Connect
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12501 Isis Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-12
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Da Vinci Communications
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N. Douglas
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arena High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Arena St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #77.
Da Vinci Design
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 North Douglas
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #88.
Da Vinci Rise High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
El Segundo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
California Pacific Charter School Of Kern (Closed 2015)
Charter School
840 Apollo St., Ste. 222
El Segundo, CA 90245
(209) 986-6150
El Segundo, CA 90245
(209) 986-6150
Grades: K-12
| 330 students
840 Apollo St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(858) 952-9614
El Segundo, CA 90245
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
840 Apollo St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(800) 858-0757
El Segundo, CA 90245
(800) 858-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in El Segundo, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in El Segundo, CA include Da Vinci Science, El Segundo High School and Da Vinci Connect. El Segundo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in El Segundo?
8 public high schools are located in El Segundo.
What is the racial composition of students in El Segundo?
El Segundo public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in El Segundo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in El Segundo include: Da Vinci Science vs. El Segundo High School
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