High schools in Lake Balboa, CA
5 high schools in Lake Balboa, CA, serving roughly 4,400 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 6.2
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet
Los Angeles Unified · 9-12 · Alternative school of choice
- 6.0
High Tech LA
Los Angeles Unified · 9-12 · Charter
- 5.7
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Los Angeles Unified · K-12 · Alternative school of choice
- 5.6
Birmingham Community Charter High
Los Angeles Unified · 9-12 · Charter
- 2.1
Independence Continuation
Los Angeles Unified · 9-12 · Continuation high school
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Common questions
How many high schools are in Lake Balboa?
Lake Balboa has 5 high schools serving roughly 4,400 students.
What counts as a "high" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 9–12.
Which is the highest-rated high school in Lake Balboa?
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet currently has the highest SweetSpot score (6.2/10) among high schools in Lake Balboa.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.