This is a list of schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The concept of zones is explained on the LAUSD website.
K–12 schools Zoned schools Elizabeth Learning Center (only K–8 is zoned) (Cudahy, opened 1927) James A. Foshay Learning Center, Exposition Park (only 6–12 is zoned; in order to attend Foshay LC for 9–12, a student has to have been enrolled as an 8th grader) (Los Angeles, opened 1924) Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools (opened 2010) Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (formerly Vaughn Street Elementary School) Magnet/alternative schools Lake Balboa Magnet (Los Angeles) – currently the only K–12 Magnet School in LAUSD.
Special Education Schools Alfonso B Perez Special Education Center Banneker Special Education Center (Willowbrook) Charles Leroy Lowman Special Ed & Career Transition Center CTC - West Diane S Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center Ernest P Willenberg Special Education Center James J McBride Special Education Center Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center J.P. Widney High School Marlton School (Los Angeles, opened 1968) – for deaf and hearing-impaired students Sophia T Salvin Special Education Center Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
4–12 schools
Zoned schools Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools (Central Los Angeles New Learning Center 1 Middle School/High School) (opened September 2010, Los Angeles Unified School District, Facilities Services Division) (on the site of the Ambassador Hotel)
Magnet schools Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
K–8 schools
Zoned schools Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet Brooklyn Avenue School Harry Bridges Span School, Wilmington, LA Caroldale Learning Community (Carson) Castelar Street Elementary (嘉德士樂小學) (4th oldest elementary school in LAUSD located in Chinatown, opened 1882.) Ellen Ochoa Learning Center (Cudahy, opened 2004) George De La Torre Elementary School (opened 2006, replaced Island Avenue school, Wilmington, LA) Hesby Oaks School (Los Angeles, reopened 2006) Laurel Cinematic Arts Creative Tech Magnet Menlo Elementary School Porter Ranch Community School (Los Angeles, opened 2012) Sylmar Leadership Academy (Los Angeles, opened 2012) Utah Street Span School Vinedale College Preparatory (Formerly Vinedale Elementary School) Western Avenue T.E.C.H. Magnet Westside Global Awareness Magnet Option schools Academia Semillas del Pueblo (K–7, opened 2002) Secondary schools
6–12 schools
Boys Academic Leadership Academy Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA) (opened 2016) Horace Mann UCLA Community School (originally Horace Mann Middle School) (opened 2019) International Studies Learning Center (opened 2019) Logan Academy of Global Ecology Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (Maywood, opened 2017) Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School (Carson/Long Beach) (opened 2011) Robert Fulton College Preparatory School (opened 2010) Science Academy STEM Magnet Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) Magnet Magnolia Public Schools, Los Angeles Area Magnolia Science Academy-1 Reseda (Grades 6–12) (opened 2002) Magnolia Science Academy-2 Valley Magnolia Science Academy-3 Carson Magnolia Science Academy-4 Venice Magnolia Science Academy-5 Los Lobos (Grades 6–10) Magnolia Science Academy-6 Palms (Grades 6–8, opened 2009) Magnolia Science Academy-8 Bell (Grades 6–8)
7–12 schools Zoned schools Eagle Rock High School (opened 1927) Alternative Education Aggeler Community Day School (Alternative Education) Dorothy V Johnson Community Day School (Alternative Education) Jack London Community Day School (Alternative Education) Ramona Opportunity High School (Alternative Education) Richard A Alonzo Community Day School (Alternative Education) Tri-C Community Day School (Alternative Education) William J Johnston Community Day School (Alternative Education)
High schools (grades 9–12)
Zoned high schools
Nava College Preparatory Academy (Los Angeles, opened 2014) (Knights) Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School (Los Angeles, opened 2011) (Wolfpack) Arleta High School (opened 2006 ) (Mustangs) Phineas Banning High School (Wilmington, opened 1926) (Pilots) Bell High School (Bell, opened 1925) (Eagles) Belmont High School (Los Angeles, opened 1923; became a 6–12 school () (Sentinels) Helen Bernstein High School (Hollywood, opened 2008) ) (Dragons) Birmingham High School (Van Nuys, opened 1952; became a charter school in 2009) (Patriots) Canoga Park High School (opened 1915) (Hunters) Carson High School (Carson, opened 1963) (Colts) César Chávez High School (San Fernando, California), (opened 2011) ) (Eagles) Chatsworth High School (opened 1963) (Chancellors) Grover Cleveland High School (Reseda, opened 1959) (Cavaliers) Miguel Contreras Learning Complex (Los Angeles, opened 2006) ) (The area around Contreras is zoned to Belmont High School.) (Cobras) Crenshaw High School (Los Angeles, opened 1968) (Cougars) Susan Miller Dorsey High School (Los Angeles, opened 1937) (Dons/Donnas) Charles Drew MS University Pathways Public Service Academy (Los Angeles, opened 2018) Mervyn M. Dymally High School (Los Angeles, opened 2012) (Challengers) Early College Academy - LA Trade Tech College (Los Angeles, opened 2013) (Lions) East Valley High School (North Hollywood, opened 2006) ) (Falcons) El Camino Real Charter High School (Woodland Hills, opened 1969; became a charter school in 2011) (Conquistadores) Esteban Torres High School (East Los Angeles, opened 2010) (Toros) Fairfax High School (Los Angeles, opened 1924) (Lions) Benjamin Franklin High School (Highland Park, opened 1916) (Panthers) John C. Fremont High School (Florence, LA, opened 1924) (Pathfinders) Gardena High School (Gardena/Harbor Gateway, opened 1901) (Panthers) James A. Garfield High School (East Los Angeles, opened 1925) (Bulldogs) Granada Hills Charter High School (opened 1960; became a charter school in 2003) (Highlanders) Ulysses S. Grant High School (Van Nuys, opened 1959) (Lancers) Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy (Wilmington, opened 2002) (Monarchs) Hollywood High School (opened 1903) (Sheiks) Alexander Hamilton High School (Los Angeles, opened 1931) (Yankees) Augustus F. Hawkins High School (Los Angeles, opened 2012) (Hawks) Huntington Park High School (Huntington Park, opened 1909) (Spartans) Hilda Learning Solis Academy (Los Angeles, California, opened 2012) Thomas Jefferson High School (South Central LA, opened 1916) (Democrats) Jordan High School (Watts, LA, opened 1923) (Bulldogs) John F. Kennedy High School (Granada Hills, opened 1971) (Cougars) Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools (Los Angeles, opened 2010) (K-12) (Bobcats) Legacy High School Complex (South Gate, opened 2012) (Tigers) Abraham Lincoln High School (Lincoln Heights, opened 1878) (Tigers) Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy (Broadway-Manchester/Green Meadows, LA, opened 1967) (Saints) Los Angeles High School (opened 1873) (Romans) Manual Arts High School (Los Angeles, opened 1910) (Toilers) Linda Esperanza Marquez High School, (Huntington Park, opened 2011) (Gladiators) John Marshall High School (Los Angeles, opened 1931) (Barristers) Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School (Boyle Heights, opened 2009) (Jaguars) James Monroe High School (North Hills, opened 1958) (Vikings) Narbonne High School (Harbor City, opened 1925) (Gauchos) North Hollywood High School (opened 1927) (Huskies) Highly Gifted Magnet Northridge Academy High School (opened 2004) (Pumas) Palisades Charter High School (Pacific Palisades, opened 1961) (Dolphins) Panorama High School (Panorama City, opened 2006 ) (Pythons) John H. Francis Polytechnic High School (Sun Valley, LA; opened 1897 in Downtown Los Angeles, renamed 1935, moved to San Fernando Valley 1957) (Parrots) Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts (Los Angeles, opened 2009) Reseda Charter High School (opened 1955) (Regents) Diego Rivera Learning Complex (Los Angeles, opened 2011) (Huskies) Roosevelt High School (Los Angeles, opened 1922) (Teddy Bears, Rough Riders) Edward R. Roybal Learning Center (Los Angeles, opened 2008) (Titans) San Fernando High School (Pacoima [Los Angeles], opened 1896) (Tigers) San Pedro High School (opened 1898) (Pirates) San Pedro High School Olguin Campus (opened 2012) Santee Education Complex (Los Angeles, opened 2005 ) (Falcons) Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies (Los Angeles, opened 2011) (Wolves) South East High School (South Gate, opened 2005 ) (Jaguars) South Gate High School (South Gate, opened 1932) (Rams) Sylmar High School (Sylmar, opened 1961) (Spartans) William Howard Taft Charter High School (Woodland Hills, opened 1960) (Toreadors) University High School (Los Angeles, opened 1924) (Wildcats) Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (Granada Hills, opened 2011) (Vipers) Van Nuys High School (opened 1915) (Wolves) Venice High School (opened 1911, current location 1925) (Gondoliers) Verdugo Hills High School (Tujunga, opened 1937) (Dons) Washington Preparatory High School (Westmont, opened 1927) (Generals) West Adams Preparatory High School (Los Angeles, opened 2007) (Panthers) Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets (Los Angeles, opened 1948) (Comets) Wilson High School (Los Angeles, opened 1969) (Mighty Mules)
Gallery of high schools
Continuation high schools
Jane Addams High School Angel's Gate High School Avalon High School (Wilmington, adjacent to Banning) Boyle Heights High School Cal Burke High School Central High School (Continuation High School) Cheviot Hills High School Eagle Tree Continuation High School Earhart High School Einstein High School (Continuation High School) Ellington High School (Westmont, adjacent to Washington) Evergreen High School (Continuation High School) Frida Kahlo High School Grey High School Highland Park High School (adjacent to Franklin) Hope High School (California) Independence High School (Continuation High School) John R. Wooden High School Lewis High School (Sun Valley, LA, adjacent to Polytechnic) London High School (Los Angeles) Metropolitan High School Mission High School (Continuation High School) Moneta High School Monterey High School (Continuation High School) Mt. Lukens High School Newmark High School Odyssey High School Owensmouth High School Patton High School Phoenix High School (Continuation High School) Pueblo de Los Angeles High School Rodia High School Rogers High School (Continuation High School) San Antonio High School Stoney Point High School Thoreau High School View Park Continuation High School Walt Whitman High School Young High School Alternative high schools
Animo Locke Technology High School Animo South Los Angeles (Westmont) Ánimo Venice Charter High School Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School California Academy for LS Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Central City Value College Ready Academy High School Crenshaw Arts Technical Daniel Pearl Magnet High School De La Hoya Animo High School Downtown Magnets High School Discovery Charter Preparatory East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy Ramón C. Cortines High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, opened September 2009 High Tech Los Angeles King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science Maywood Academy High School (Maywood, opened 2006 ) Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School (formerly East Los Angeles New High School 1) (opened 2009 ) Middle College High School Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School Renaissance Academy (Eagle Rock, LA) Vaughn Next Century Learning Center View Park Preparatory Accelerated High School J.P. Widney High School Port of Los Angeles High School New Designs Charter School
Middle schools (grades 6–8)
Zoned middle schools John Adams Middle School, South Central, LA (Patriots) Dr.Julian Nava Learning Academy Audubon Middle School (Los Angeles) (Eagles)