For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,995 students in San Fernando, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Fernando, CA are Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) and San Fernando Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Fernando, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Fernando have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Fernando, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag, 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 San Fernando, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Grades: K-12
| 2,738 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3926
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
San Fernando Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11133 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #44.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3946
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3946
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3915
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 838-3915
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11015 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-arts/theatre/entertain Mag
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arroyo Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-6428
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 837-6428
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
San Fernando, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nuevo Sol Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1218 Fourth St
San Fernando, CA 91340
(213) 446-6488
San Fernando, CA 91340
(213) 446-6488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Fernando, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Fernando, CA include Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) and San Fernando Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Fernando?
7 public high schools are located in San Fernando.
What is the racial composition of students in San Fernando?
San Fernando 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).
Which public high schools in San Fernando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Fernando include: Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase) vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-tech Prep Academy vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy, Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-soc Just Humanitas Academy vs. Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)
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