For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,841 students in Temple City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Temple City, CA are Temple City High School, Temple City Alternative and Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Temple City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Temple City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Temple City High School, with 98% 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 Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Temple City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temple City High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Temple City Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5830 Kauffman Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Kauffman Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Temple City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Temple City, CA include Temple City High School, Temple City Alternative and Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Temple City?
3 public high schools are located in Temple City.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple City?
Temple City public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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