Summary:
The Port of Los Angeles High District contains a single high school, Port of Los Angeles High, serving grades 9-12 in San Pedro with an enrollment of 916 students.
Port of Los Angeles High is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 10-12% of all California high schools over the last three years. It achieves exceptional results, particularly in English Language Arts, where nearly 90% of students are proficient—far above the state average. The school also boasts a very high graduation rate of 94.2% and remarkably low rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout, indicating a highly supportive and engaging learning environment.
This high performance is notable given that over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's success in this context points to effective support systems and resource allocation, including a favorable student-teacher ratio. While math and science scores are solid and above state averages, they present a clear area for growth compared to the school's exceptional ELA performance. Overall, the school demonstrates consistent excellence and strong outcomes for its students.
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