For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,795 students in 90005, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 90005, CA are University Preparatory Value High School, School For The Visual Arts And Humanities and Los Angeles High School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90005 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90005, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90005 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Preparatory Value High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90005, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Value High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1929 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4600
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ucla Community K-12
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 South Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-3750
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-3750
Gr: K-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Ambassador-global Leadership
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4540
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4540
Gr: 6-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 90005, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 90005, CA include University Preparatory Value High School, School For The Visual Arts And Humanities and Los Angeles High School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 90005?
5 public high schools are located in 90005.
What is the racial composition of students in 90005?
90005 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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