For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,205 students in Lakewood, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lakewood, CA are Odyssey Stem Academy, Artesia High School and Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lakewood, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Artesia High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Lakewood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Stem Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-6025
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Artesia High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12108 East Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7700
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 425-1281
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 425-1281
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lakewood, CA include Odyssey Stem Academy, Artesia High School and Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood?
4 public high schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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