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Best 91406 California Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,914 students in 91406, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 91406, CA are High Tech La, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Birmingham Community Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 91406 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 91406, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 91406 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Birmingham Community Charter 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91406, CA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Tech La
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17111 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 609-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Gr: K-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17000 Haynes St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6649 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 654-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17125 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 758-0300
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 91406, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 91406, CA include High Tech La, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 and Birmingham Community Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 91406?
6 public high schools are located in 91406.
What is the racial composition of students in 91406?
91406 public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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