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Best Schools in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,950 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Highland Park greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in Highland Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pasadena Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1389 Students
3. Academia Avance Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academia Avance Charter District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in Highland Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pasadena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
2. Luther Burbank Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in Highland Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arroyo Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 721 Students
2. Richard Riordan Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 127 Students
3. San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (steam) Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
4. Bushnell Way Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
5. Garvanza Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
6. Monte Vista Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
7. Good Shepherd Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Good Shepherd Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 21,825 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA?
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,950 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Park perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Highland Park score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Highland Park greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Park?
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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations