For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 592 students in 90061, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90061, CA are University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy and New Designs Charter School-watts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90061 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Designs Charter School-watts, with 85-89% 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 90061, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11227 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
Special Education School
14024 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Grades: 12
| 189 students
90061, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Sojourner Truth Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90061, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90061, CA include University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy and New Designs Charter School-watts.
How many public high schools are located in 90061?
3 public high schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 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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