Best High Schools in Zip Code 91342

This analysis examines eight high schools serving grades 6-12 in zip code 91342, covering the Sylmar and Lake View Terrace areas of Los Angeles County, which include a mix of traditional, charter, magnet, and specialized schools serving predominantly low-income student populations.

When comparing schools, PUC Lakeview Charter High and the Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet stand out as top performers, both achieving perfect 100% graduation rates, with PUC Lakeview also leading in English proficiency. The schools in the PUC Lakeview Charter High District and other PUC charters generally outperform those in the larger Los Angeles Unified district within this area. In contrast, Evergreen Continuation and Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 show the greatest need for academic support.

Key insights for parents include a significant advantage for charter and magnet schools in this area, a concerning gap in math performance across nearly all schools, and a high rate of chronic student absenteeism that is much worse than the state average. The data suggests that how a school uses its resources can matter more than how much it spends per student, and that specialized programs within both charter and traditional districts can lead to strong outcomes despite the economic challenges common to all schools in this community.