Best High Schools in Zip Code 90262

This analysis covers three public high schools (grades 9-12) in zip code 90262, serving the Lynwood, CA area within the Lynwood Unified district, all of which serve a student population with very high economic need.

Among these schools, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores, a strong 92% graduation rate, and the lowest rate of chronic student absences. Lynwood High also shows strengths, particularly in its 91.7% graduation rate, though its test scores are lower than Firebaugh's. In stark contrast, Vista High faces significant challenges, including extremely low test proficiency, a very high dropout rate, and a critical chronic absenteeism rate of over 83%, despite having the smallest size and most resources per student.

Overall, the district's high schools perform below state averages academically, but Lynwood and Firebaugh Highs demonstrate that strong graduation outcomes are achievable in this context. The extreme performance gap for Vista High, even with higher funding, suggests factors beyond basic resources are at play, such as school culture or student support systems. Parents should note that while the area schools face systemic challenges, there are clear differences in student outcomes between them.