James Monroe High
North Hills, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Grades 9-12
1,157th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
James Monroe High ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe High 1,157th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2015 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
James Monroe High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 439 students tested
James Monroe High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,944 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.1% | 89.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 3.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near James Monroe High
Typical home value $882K in zip 91343 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near James Monroe High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Albert Einstein ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 0.2 mi away
- 7Valor Academy HighLos Angeles Unified · 1 mi away · charter584th of 1,528
ELA 59% · Math 27% - –Cal Burke HighLos Angeles Unified · 1.9 mi away
- 3Arleta HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi away1,140th of 1,528
ELA 37% · Math 10% - 4Panorama HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away939th of 1,528
ELA 47% · Math 15% - 7Valley Academy of Arts and SciencesLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away494th of 1,528
ELA 66% · Math 27% - 1Jane Addams ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi away1,396th of 1,528
ELA 14% · Math 0% - 7John F. Kennedy HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi away499th of 1,528
ELA 60% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Monroe High in?
James Monroe High is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in North Hills, California.
Is James Monroe High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe High 1,157th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Monroe High?
Hispanic 90%, White 4%, Asian 3%, Black 2% (1,944 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Monroe High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91343 is $882K 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.