For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,225 students in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pacoima are Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando Senior High School and Mission Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mission Continuation, 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13330 Vaughn St.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 896-7461
Gr: K-12 | 2,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
San Fernando Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11133 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mission Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11015 O'melveny Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1777
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando, CA include Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando Senior High School and Mission Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando?
the neighborhood of Pacoima, San Fernando 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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