Best High Schools in Zip Code 91331

This analysis covers two public high schools serving grades 9-12 in zip code 91331, both located in high-need communities where over 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing the two schools, Arleta High in the Los Angeles Unified district stands out for its exceptional 96% graduation rate, which is well above average, and it has a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism than Bert Corona Charter High. However, both schools face significant academic challenges, with math proficiency rates below 11% and English and science scores also below state averages. Bert Corona Charter High, part of the Bert Corona Charter High District, is a much smaller school and has shown recent improvement in its state ranking.

Key considerations for parents include the notable gap between strong graduation support at Arleta High and the low test scores common to both schools, alongside high chronic absenteeism, especially at Bert Corona. Both schools spend over $22,500 per student, but this investment has not yet translated to high academic proficiency. The smaller size of Bert Corona Charter High does not currently give it a clear performance advantage over the larger Arleta High in most measured areas.