For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,003 students in Sylmar, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sylmar, CA are Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, Sylmar Charter High School and Discovery Charter Preparatory #2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylmar, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sylmar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sylmar, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sylmar, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3723
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sylmar Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13050 Borden Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 833-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13570 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 897-1187
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13101 Dronfield Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5989
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-5989
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Sylmar, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 485-0933
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sylmar, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sylmar, CA include Sylmar Biotech Health And Engineering Magnet, Sylmar Charter High School and Discovery Charter Preparatory #2.
How many public high schools are located in Sylmar?
4 public high schools are located in Sylmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylmar?
Sylmar public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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