For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,941 students in 90744, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90744, CA are Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Phineas Banning Senior High School and Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90744 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90744, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90744 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, 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 90744, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Phineas Banning Senior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,437 students
Rank: #33.
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 North Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
90744, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90744, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90744, CA include Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Phineas Banning Senior High School and Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School.
How many public high schools are located in 90744?
3 public high schools are located in 90744.
What is the racial composition of students in 90744?
90744 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).
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