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Best South Gate Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,071 students in South Gate, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Gate, CA are Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High School Complex, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex and South Gate Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Gate, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Gate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
South Gate, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 South Gate, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Gate Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
South East High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,990 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Westbrook Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2340 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Gate, CA?
How many public high schools are located in South Gate?
8 public high schools are located in South Gate.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate?
South Gate public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in South Gate are often viewed compared to one another?

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