For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,246 students in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mar Vista are James J. Mcbride Special Education Center, Venice Senior High School and Phoenix Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Phoenix Continuation, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Venice Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,223 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12971 Zanja St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-8775
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-8775
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA include James J. Mcbride Special Education Center, Venice Senior High School and Phoenix Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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