For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 654 students in 90021, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90021, CA are Cds Secondary, Metropolitan Continuation and Tri-c Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90021, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90021 have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metropolitan Continuation, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
90021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Para Los Niños Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90021, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90021, CA include Cds Secondary, Metropolitan Continuation and Tri-c Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in 90021?
4 public high schools are located in 90021.
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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