For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,850 students in 90017, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90017, CA are Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community, School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex and Contreras Learning Center-school Of Social Justice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90017 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90017, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90017 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90017, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3815
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3815
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3840
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Contreras Learning Center-school Of Social Justice
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
322 South Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3896
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3896
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Contreras Lrng Center-los Angeles Sch Of Global Studies
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3850
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3850
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ednovate - South La College Prep
Charter School
700 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
90017, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
Citylife Downtown Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Grades: 6-7
| 134 students
1501 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 273-8300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 273-8300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
333 S. Beaudry Ave. Fl. 18
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3154
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3154
Grades: 7-12
| 1,156 students
474 S. Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
Rop Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
333 S. Beaudry Ave. 18th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3162
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3162
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90017, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90017, CA include Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community, School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex and Contreras Learning Center-school Of Social Justice.
How many public high schools are located in 90017?
5 public high schools are located in 90017.
What is the racial composition of students in 90017?
90017 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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