Best High Schools in 90045, CA

High schools
7
Students
7,513
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 90045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. El Segundo High

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

El Segundo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students

2. Venice Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2107 Students

3. Wish Academy High

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wish Academy High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students

4. Hawthorne High

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Centinela Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1770 Students

5. Wesm Health/sports Medicine

D+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

6. Inglewood High

D+

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Inglewood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students

7. Morningside High

D+

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Inglewood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students

Best Middle Schools in 90045, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,298
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 90045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. El Segundo Middle

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

El Segundo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

2. Richard Henry Dana Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wiseburn Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

3. Katherine Johnson Stem Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students

4. Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 90045, CA

Elementary schools
18
Students
6,136
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 90045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kentwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students

2. Open Charter Magnet

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

3. Center Street Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

El Segundo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 773 Students

4. Playa Vista Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students

5. Wish Community

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wish Community District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 850 Students

6. Juan De Anza Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wiseburn Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 588 Students

7. Cowan Avenue Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 390 Students

8. Walgrove Avenue Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students

9. Paseo Del Rey Fundamental

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 153 Students

10. Westport Heights Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 185 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 90045, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

90045, CA has a total population of 42,656 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 90045, CA

15,964

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90045, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

27.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90045, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90045, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,660 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 90045, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 90045, CA

How many schools are in 90045, CA?

90045, CA has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,964 students in total.

How do schools in 90045 perform on state tests?

On average, 30 schools in 90045 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 90045 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90045?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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