How is Phineas Banning High School rated?

Phineas Banning High School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Los Angeles Unified School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Phineas Banning High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Phineas Banning High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 51% in English Language Arts, 26% in Science and 25% in Math.

What grades does Phineas Banning High School serve?

Phineas Banning High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Phineas Banning High School?

2,422 students attend Phineas Banning High School, down from 2,430 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Phineas Banning High School?

TopHap matches 8,665 residential properties to Phineas Banning High School in and around Wilmington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Phineas Banning High School offer?

Phineas Banning High School offers 17 AP courses.

Phineas Banning High School

Phineas Banning High School is a public high school in Wilmington, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated C, with 2,422 students and a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 51% in English Language Arts, 26% in Science and 25% in Math.

CTopHap school rating

Rating: C
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 2,422
Students per teacher: 17.5:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts51%

Science26%

Math25%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 17
Open enrollment: Yes

Student body

Hispanic94%

White2%

Black2%

Asian1%

Pacific Islander1%

Two or more races0%

Native American0%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 91%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -0.3%
Prior-year enrollment: 2,430

Homes assigned to this school

8,665 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Phineas Banning High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 1527 Lakme Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
Phone: (310) 847-3700
Website: banninghs.org
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 062271002838

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School district

Los Angeles Unified School District

District rating: B
Schools: 784
Students: 408,026
Spending per student: $23,442
Teachers (FTE): 21,246
Grades: K–12

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