Excellent
#1193 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Port of Los Angeles High
High School · Port of Los Angeles High District · San Pedro, CA
A charter high school in San Pedro, CA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 West Fifth St., San Pedro, CA 90731
- Math 37% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Port of Los Angeles High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Port of Los Angeles High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$71,936
Median home value
$808,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,481 | Compare → |
| Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 12 | 1.5 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Angel's Gate (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| William J. Johnston Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 64 | 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.
Port of Los Angeles High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Port of Los Angeles High is listed in Port of Los Angeles High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port of Los Angeles High
Port of Los Angeles High is a public high school in San Pedro, CA, part of Port of Los Angeles High District, serving approximately 928 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port of Los Angeles High
What grades does Port of Los Angeles High serve?
Port of Los Angeles High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Port of Los Angeles High?
Port of Los Angeles High has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port of Los Angeles High?
The student-teacher ratio at Port of Los Angeles High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port of Los Angeles High rank in CA?
Port of Los Angeles High ranks #1,193 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Port of Los Angeles High's MySchoolScout rating?
Port of Los Angeles High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Port of Los Angeles High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port of Los Angeles High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Port of Los Angeles High a charter school?
Yes, Port of Los Angeles High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Port of Los Angeles High a Title I school?
No, Port of Los Angeles High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port of Los Angeles High?
62.1% of students at Port of Los Angeles 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
- 928
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (310) 832-9201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90731)
- 62,452
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 90731; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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