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Best Sylmar Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,943 students in Sylmar, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sylmar, CA are Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, Sylmar Charter High School and Discovery Charter Preparatory #2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylmar, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sylmar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sylmar, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, with ≥90% 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 Public High Schools in Sylmar, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Sylmar Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13570 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13101 Dronfield Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5989
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sylmar, CA?
How many public high schools are located in Sylmar?
4 public high schools are located in Sylmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylmar?
Sylmar 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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