Port of Los Angeles High School is a public charter tuition-free high school in San Pedro, California, United States. It was established in 2005, and fuses a college preparatory program with elective coursework in International Business and Maritime Studies.
Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Port Of Los Angeles High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Of Los Angeles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Port Of Los Angeles High School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Black, Green, Forest Green
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Port of Los Angeles High School inspires and educates all students by integrating a maritime theme into a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum.
School Rankings
Port Of Los Angeles High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Of Los Angeles High School is 0.34, 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
#1642 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polar Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Of Los Angeles High School's ranking?
Port Of Los Angeles High School is ranked #1642 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Of Los Angeles High School?
The graduation rate of Port Of Los Angeles High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port Of Los Angeles High School?
928 students attend Port Of Los Angeles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Port Of Los Angeles High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Of Los Angeles High School?
Port Of Los Angeles High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Port Of Los Angeles High School offer ?
Port Of Los Angeles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Of Los Angeles High School part of?
Port Of Los Angeles High School is part of Port Of Los Angeles High School District.
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