For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,280 students in La Puente, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in La Puente, CA are William Workman High School, Bassett Senior High School and Nogales High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Puente, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Puente have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
La Puente, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Puente 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 99% 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 La Puente, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Workman High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16303 East Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8800
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Bassett Senior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Nogales High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #44.
La Puente High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15615 East Nelson Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-6700
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #55.
Nueva Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Puente Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15430 Shadybend Dr.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
La Puente, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
795 North Grandview Ln
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-4900
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-4900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
La Puente Valley Rop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
341 La Seda Rd.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 810-3300
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 810-3300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
943 North Sunkist Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3100
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3100
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Puente, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Puente, CA include William Workman High School, Bassett Senior High School and Nogales High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Puente?
8 public high schools are located in La Puente.
What is the racial composition of students in La Puente?
La Puente public high schools minority enrollment is 99% 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 La Puente are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in La Puente include: Rowland Assistive Technology Academy vs. Nogales High School, La Puente High School vs. William Workman High School
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