For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 3,940 students in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Westlake are Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School, Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity) and Harris Newmark Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School, with ≥95% 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harris Newmark Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 West Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Rise Kohyang High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Lafayette Park Pl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 284-2553
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 284-2553
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Camino Nuevo High #2
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 736-5566
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 736-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
New Village Girls Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 North Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 385-4015
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 385-4015
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Belmont Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 West 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4300
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Computer Science Virtual Academy
Alternative School
5010 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(424) 429-4228
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(424) 429-4228
Grades: K-12
| 855 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1435 West 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Grades: K-12
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Steam
Alternative School
4010 East Ramboz Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 673-5544
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 673-5544
Grades: K-12
| 878 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles, CA include Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School, Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity) and Harris Newmark Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles?
11 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Westlake, Los Angeles 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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