Phineas Banning High School is located in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, and is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 2,437 students in grades 9-12, Phineas Banning Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phineas Banning Senior High School's student population of 2,437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Phineas Banning High School prepares our students for success in college and career, and to be confident, life-long learners engaged in their communities.
School Rankings
Phineas Banning Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phineas Banning Senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pilot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phineas Banning Senior High School's ranking?
Phineas Banning Senior High School is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Phineas Banning Senior High School often compared to?
Phineas Banning Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Pedro Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Phineas Banning Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phineas Banning Senior High School?
2,437 students attend Phineas Banning Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Phineas Banning Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phineas Banning Senior High School?
Phineas Banning Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Phineas Banning Senior High School offer ?
Phineas Banning Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phineas Banning Senior High School part of?
Phineas Banning Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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