For the 2025 school year, there are 60 public high schools serving 32,425 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Los Angeles are Middle College High School, Orthopaedic Hospital and Matrix For Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King/drew 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 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 the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 East 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #88.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #1010.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #1111.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10601 South Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1212.
Catch Prep Charter High Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1313.
Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3425 West Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Animo Jackie Robinson High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Grades: K-12
| 878 students
Rank: #1818.
Synergy Quantum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1541 West 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2302 South Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Grades: 11-12
| 277 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2222.
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #2323.
Public Service Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2128
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2128
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #2424.
Whitney Young Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3051 West 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2525.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11227 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Animo Pat Brown
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 585-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12628 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 756-3930
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 756-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #2828.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Grades: 6-12
| 797 students
Rank: #2929.
Wallis Annenberg High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #3030.
Santee Education Complex
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 South Maple Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 763-1000
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 763-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #3131.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Kansas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #3232.
Foshay Learning Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Grades: K-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #3333.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Grades: 6-10
| 216 students
Rank: #3434.
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2136
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10720 Wilmington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Middle College High School, Orthopaedic Hospital and Matrix For Success Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
59 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles 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).
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