School Profile · San Pedro
Port of Los Angeles High: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Port of Los Angeles posts 66% meeting the standard; 35.8% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
250 West Fifth Street, 90731 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·San Pedro·Grades 9-12·916 students·64% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(310) 832-9201·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
70
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #115 statewide · #8 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
Port of Los Angeles High scores 70 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 95th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “66% proficient” and call it done. Port of Los Angeles deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Pedro, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 86.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Port of Los Angeles enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
86.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Port of Los Angeles's most underrated number
86.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Port of Los Angeles low-income: 86.3%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
35.8%
State 15.8%
20.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
66.3%
State 35.7%
30.6pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
11.3%
State 30.2%
18.8pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.0%
State 3.6%
2.6pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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High School
Port of Los Angeles High
70/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 26
San Pedro Senior High
Los Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi
Solid
56/100
Angel's Gate (Continuation)
Los Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi
Needs Support
11/100
William J. Johnston Community Day
Los Angeles Unified · 2 mi
Needs Support
11/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 67
Point Fermin Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.9 mi
Strong
72/100
Park Western Place Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi
Solid
68/100
Taper Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
61/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 49
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi
Solid
63/100
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 1 mi
Developing
35/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic80.8%
White9.4%
Asian1.3%
Black2.8%
Other5.7%
GenderFemale 52.1%Male 47.8%Non-binary 0.1%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 63.6% (0pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
916
534 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
4 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Port of Los Angeles High in San Pedro, 86.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Port of Los Angeles High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 45.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (43.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (88.1% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 36.3 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 132 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−36.3pp
52.2% vs 88.5% overall · n=24
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−43.9pp
8.7% vs 52.6% overall · n=24
Math · Disabilities−31.6pp
12.5% vs 44.1% overall · n=24
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−14.8pp
4.2% vs 19.0% overall · n=24
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income133 tested
ELA 86.3%·Math 43.6%· +45.3pp vs district
Hispanic170 tested
ELA 88.1%·Math 41.2%· +47.1pp vs district
Disabilities24 tested
ELA 52.2%·Math 12.5%· +36.0pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$76K
$9K below CA median
Median Home Value
$851K
$192K above CA median
Bachelor's+
27%
8pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.0 years avg experience
54 teachers · 9% first-year · 4% second-year
Teacher Credentials
93% fully credentialed
1.8% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
13 AP courses
53 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
35.8%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 71th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
66.3%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 72th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
11.3%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 65th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.0%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 209 | 53% | 36% | 9% | 3% | 89% | +41 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 211 | 19% | 25% | 27% | 28% | 44% | +21 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 205 | 10% | 27% | 61% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 132 | 86.3% | +45 | +48 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 169 | 88.1% | +47 | +49 |
| Students with Disabilities | 24 | 52.2% | +36 | +35 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Los Angeles High ← | — | 70 | 35.8% | 66.3% | — | 1.0% |
| San Pedro Senior High | 1.3 mi | 56 | 19.5% | 46.2% | — | 0.1% |
| Angel's Gate (Continuation) | 2.3 mi | 11 | 0.0% | 15.8% | — | 2.1% |
| William J. Johnston Community Day | 2 mi | 11 | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | 1.6% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #589 → #402 → #141 → #141 → #115
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Port of Los Angeles High a good high school?
Port of Los Angeles High has a Scope Score of 70 out of 100, placing it in the 95th percentile of California high schools and ranked #115 statewide. 35.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 20.0 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Port of Los Angeles High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 66.3% of students at Port of Los Angeles High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 35.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 30.5% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 35.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 420 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Port of Los Angeles High rank in California?
Port of Los Angeles High ranks #115 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 95th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Port of Los Angeles High?
11.3% of students at Port of Los Angeles High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.0%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Port of Los Angeles High compare to other schools in San Pedro?
Port of Los Angeles High scores 70/100 (95th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 916 students. Use the schools in San Pedro page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Port of Los Angeles High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Port of Los Angeles High in San Pedro, 86.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Port of Los Angeles High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 45.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (43.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (88.1% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 36.3 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 132 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.