For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,925 students in Norwalk, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CA are Norwalk High School and John H. Glenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, 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 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Norwalk, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norwalk High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Norwalk, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11356 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #22.
John H. Glenn High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Norwalk, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12110 E. Walnut St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
12940 East Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
15415 South Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Jack B. Clarke High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13200 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Southeast Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
12940 E. Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CA include Norwalk High School and John H. Glenn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norwalk?
2 public high schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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 Norwalk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Norwalk include: Norwalk High School vs. John H. Glenn High School, John H. Glenn High School vs. Norwalk High School
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