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Best High Schools in the Los Angeles, CA Area

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Here are the Best High Schools in the Los Angeles, CA Area

  1. Whitney High School
  2. Science Academy Stem Magnet
  3. Oxford Academy
  4. California Academy of Mathematics and Science
  5. Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
  6. Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School STEM
  7. Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science
  8. La Canada High School
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  1. Whitney High School

    Gretchen Whitney High School offers a variety of honors and Advanced Placement courses, including computer science, physics and foreign language. Students can earn extra weight in the University of...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    99.1
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    684
    Enrollment 9-12
  2. Science Academy Stem Magnet

    Science Academy Stem Magnet is ranked third within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Science Academy...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    100
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    183
    Enrollment 9-12
  3. Oxford Academy

    Oxford Academy runs an intensive honors curriculum that requires students to take a minimum of four Advanced Placement courses to graduate. Ninth- and 10th-grade students can choose from four career...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    98.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    821
    Enrollment 9-12
  4. California Academy of Mathematics and Science

    California Academy of Mathematics and Science is ranked fifth within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    93.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    672
    Enrollment 9-12
  5. Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

    Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is ranked sixth within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Harbor...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    90.2
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    449
    Enrollment 9-12
  6. Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School STEM

    Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School STEM is ranked 20th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP®...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    83.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    344
    Enrollment 9-12
  7. Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science

    Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science is ranked 23rd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Eunice...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    70.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    481
    Enrollment 9-12
  8. La Canada High School

    La Canada High School is ranked 25th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at La Canada High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    72.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,351
    Enrollment 9-12
  9. Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)

    Santa Ana, CA

    OCSA District

    Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) is ranked 27th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Orange...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    73.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,679
    Enrollment 9-12
  10. Troy High School

    Troy High School is ranked 30th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Troy High School is 73%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    69.1
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,584
    Enrollment 9-12
  11. Downtown Business High School

    Downtown Business High School is ranked 33rd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Downtown Business...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    65.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    861
    Enrollment 9-12
  12. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

    Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is ranked 37th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Palos...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    98%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    70.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,290
    Enrollment 9-12
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  14. Compton Early College High School

    Compton Early College High School is ranked 40th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Compton...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    67.6
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    567
    Enrollment 9-12
  15. Lennox Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy

    Lennox Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy is a charter school that focuses its curriculum on technology, science and math. Lennox Academy offers courses like digital electronics, and engineering...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    74.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    583
    Enrollment 9-12
  16. Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

    Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is ranked 43rd within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Los...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    73.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    845
    Enrollment 9-12
  17. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

    Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School is ranked 45th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Anderson...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    61.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,187
    Enrollment 9-12
  18. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy

    Hawthorne, CA

    Hawthorne

    Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is ranked 47th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hawthorne...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    99%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    65.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    534
    Enrollment 9-12
  19. University High School (Irvine)

    University High School (Irvine) is ranked 48th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at University...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    96%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    68.6
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,164
    Enrollment 9-12
  20. Northwood High School

    Northwood High School is ranked 51st within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Northwood High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    96%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    61.6
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,251
    Enrollment 9-12
  21. Portola High School

    Portola High School is ranked 55th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Portola High School is...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    96%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    65.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,293
    Enrollment 9-12

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