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2024 Best Public High Schools in Los Angeles

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  1. #6 Best Public High Schools in California.

    California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    DUARTE, CA,

    9-12,

    184 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our child is having the best time in high school. The teachers have been magnificent. From the first time we met them during back-to-school-night, we felt how engaging their courses would be. The....

    Read 184 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 962,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  2. #12 Best Public High Schools in California.

    The Science Academy STEM Magnet

    Blue checkmark.

    Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

    6-12,

    21 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says It is definitely not a school for everyone, but for the kids who want what it offers - lots of highly accelerated STEM, rigorous curriculum in every subject - and don’t miss having music or team...For a student to do well and enjoy his/her experience at The Science Academy STEM Magnet, they do have to *want* to be there and take school seriously though. The kids whose heart is not in it and...The teachers are excellent and there is lots of support available for those who need a little extra help. The principal and other admins are nurturing and communicative. PTA is active.Electives are great! Besides (major award-winning!) robotics, engineering and similar, theater and art are also offered, as well as a number of other eclectic options.My HG 6th grader loves this school and is finally in his element..

    Read 21 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 467,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

  3. #22 Best Public High Schools in California.

    High Tech Los Angeles

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    LAKE BALBOA, CA,

    9-12,

    184 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My school is extremely small and technology-based. While they offer all subjects and a myriad of student-led clubs, the main focus of the school is STEM, hence the technological focus. The Robotics....

    Read 184 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 359,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

  4. #26 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Granada Hills Charter

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    GRANADA HILLS, CA,

    K-12,

    1555 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Granada Hills Charter is an amazing high school that offers lots of resources that prepare me for the rest of my high school career and future. GHC offers both AP and IB Courses, so this gives me a....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 5,869,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

  5. #65 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Downtown Magnets High School

    Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

    9-12,

    382 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The teachers are incredible, I've never had a bad experience with any teachers I've had, they all care about their jobs and the students. The faculty adores the students and looks out for them. It is....

    Read 382 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 861,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  6. #148 Best Public High Schools in California.

    North Hollywood Senior High School

    Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

    9-12,

    710 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Generally good high school. My experience however may not be indicative of every student's experience, given the huge disparities between the quality of different teachers, counselors, and within....

    Read 710 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,489,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  7. #150 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Rise Kohyang High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    LOS ANGELES, CA,

    9-12,

    146 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Rise Kohyang High school is a school that allows many opportunities for students. They partner with LACC to give students the chance to take college course classes. They have college readiness class....

    Read 146 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 505,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  8. #159 Best Public High Schools in California.

    L.A. County High School for the Arts

    Blue checkmark.

    Los Angeles County Office Of Education, CA,

    9-12,

    221 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I'm a sophomore at LACHSA in the theatre right now and overall it has been an incredible experience! If I was going to grade this school, I'd give it an A. My favorite part of the experience are the....

    Read 221 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 549,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  9. #178 Best Public High Schools in California.

    Cleveland Charter High School

    Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

    9-12,

    994 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Overall, I had a generally positive experience at this school. While some classes are quite large, with some even ranging from 30-40 students, the teachers are very friendly and interact with....

    Read 994 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 2,781,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

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