Central High
Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9-12
1,347th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Central High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central High 1,347th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2015 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Central High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 66 students tested
Central High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 292 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.4% | 86.3% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.1% | 6.5% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Central High
Typical home value $873K in zip 90021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Central High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Tri-C Community DayLos Angeles Unified · 0 mi away1,303rd of 1,528
ELA 17% · Math 5% - 4Santee Education ComplexLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away944th of 1,528
ELA 49% · Math 13% - 1Frida Kahlo HighLos Angeles Unified · 0.6 mi away1,509th of 1,528
ELA 0% · Math 3% - 8Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech CollegeLos Angeles Unified · 0.9 mi away423rd of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 30% - 8Orthopaedic HospitalLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away325th of 1,528
ELA 79% · Math 30% - 9Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan HighLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away · charter203rd of 1,528
ELA 77% · Math 47% - –Metropolitan ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away
- 1YouthBuild Charter School of CaliforniaInyo County Office of Education · 1.3 mi away · charter1,407th of 1,528
ELA 10% · Math 2%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central High in?
Central High is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Los Angeles, California.
Is Central High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central High 1,347th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central High?
Hispanic 86%, Black 7%, White 4%, Asian 3% (292 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90021 is $873K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.