For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,863 students in 90280, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90280, CA are Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and South Gate Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90280 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90280, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90280 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch 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 90280, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 885 students
Rank: #33.
South Gate Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #44.
South East High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,092 students
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #66.
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90280, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90280, CA include Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex, International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex and South Gate Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 90280?
7 public high schools are located in 90280.
What is the racial composition of students in 90280?
90280 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).
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