For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,689 students in 90042, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90042, CA are Los Angeles College Prep Academy, Benjamin Franklin Senior High School and Highland Park Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90042 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academia Avance Charter, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Avenue 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 North Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Grades: 6-12
| 241 students
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90042, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90042, CA include Los Angeles College Prep Academy, Benjamin Franklin Senior High School and Highland Park Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in 90042?
4 public high schools are located in 90042.
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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