Very Good
#3100 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Phineas Banning Senior High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Wilmington, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1527 Lakme Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744
- Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phineas Banning Senior High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phineas Banning Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,440
Median home value
$596,100
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan M. Issacs Avalon HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Eagle Tree ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #330 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phineas Banning Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phineas Banning Senior High
Phineas Banning Senior High is a public high school in Wilmington, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 2,437 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,100 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phineas Banning Senior High
What grades does Phineas Banning Senior High serve?
Phineas Banning Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phineas Banning Senior High?
Phineas Banning Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 2,437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phineas Banning Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phineas Banning Senior High is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phineas Banning Senior High rank in CA?
Phineas Banning Senior High ranks #3,100 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phineas Banning Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Phineas Banning Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Phineas Banning Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phineas Banning Senior High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phineas Banning Senior High a charter school?
No, Phineas Banning Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phineas Banning Senior High a Title I school?
No, Phineas Banning Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phineas Banning Senior High?
89.9% of students at Phineas Banning Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (310) 847-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90744)
- 53,678
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90744; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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