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Best San Pedro Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,704 students in San Pedro, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA are Port Of Los Angeles High School, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center and San Pedro Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Pedro, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Of Los Angeles High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 San Pedro, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Of Los Angeles High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 West Fifth St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-9201
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Gr: 12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
San Pedro Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 West 15th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Angel's Gate (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3607 South Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 221-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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San Pedro, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in San Pedro, CA?
How many public high schools are located in San Pedro?
5 public high schools are located in San Pedro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro?
San Pedro public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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