For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,666 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown Los Angeles are Downtown Business High School, Ednovate - Brio College Prep and Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Downtown Business High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ednovate - Brio College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Figueroa St. Ste. 10
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 446-2570
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 446-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ednovate - South La College Prep
Charter School
9301 South Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(213) 377-9377
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(213) 377-9377
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Downtown Business High School, Ednovate - Brio College Prep and Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
8 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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