For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,024 students in La Palma, CA.
The top ranked public high school in La Palma, CA is John F. Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Palma, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Palma have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
La Palma, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John F. Kennedy High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 La Palma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Palma, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Palma, CA include John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Palma?
1 public high schools are located in La Palma.
What is the racial composition of students in La Palma?
La Palma public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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