| School Name | Address | Phone | Grades | County | Type | District Name |
| Port of Los Angeles High School | 250 West Fifth Street
San Pedro, CA 90731 | (310) 832-9201 | 8-12 | Los Angeles | charter | Los Angeles Unified |
| Ethnic Background | Percent | Year |
| White, non-Hispanic | 19.77 | 2009 |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 12.06 | 2009 |
| Hispanic | 59.63 | 2009 |
| Asian | 1.51 | 2009 |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5 | 2009 |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.67 | 2009 |
| Unspecified | 3.35 | 2009 |
| Filipino | 2.51 | 2009 |
| Students Getting Free Lunch | Year |
| 51% | 2009 |
| Date | Who | Comments |
| 6/29/2012 | parent | Excellent. My daughter graduated class of 2012. She only attended POLAHS for 2 1/2 after 1.5 yrs at Warren in Downey. I must say the staff, teachers and administrators are all top notch! Just awesome. She's headed off to college this fall and I thank Mr. Scotti (principal) and all of the teachers for her education. Also thanks to my neighbor Mr. C. who told me about this class A school! |
| 1/25/2012 | parent | GREAT SCHOOL. ALL MY GIRLS ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL AND THEY LOVE IT. THEY MIGHT NOT HAVE EVERYTHING OTHER SCHOOLS HAVE BUT ITS A WONDERFUL SCHOOL WITH WELL RESPECTFUL STUDENTS. I HAVE ATTENDED SPORT GAMES AT OTHER SCHOOLS AND THERE STUDENTS ARE RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL AND WHEN YOU ATTEND A POLAHS HOME GAME YOU COULD SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR STUDENTS WHICH I LOVE. SIMPLY THE BEST. I AM VERY GRATEFUL MY GIRLS ATTEND POLAHS. |
| 5/17/2010 | parent | My daughter has attended this school for three years and it has been a great positive experience for her. I recommend the school to parents who want a better education for thier children. The teachers and principal really do care. In the three years she has been here the school has grown and is headed in a good direction. Go POLAH |
| 2/23/2010 | parent | Both my children went to private Christian schools. I never thought I could send my child to a Los Angeles public school because of its poor education quality (sorry) but POLAHS is totally different. The first thing that caught my attention when the principal walked us through the whole school on our first visit, which lasted 1 1/2 hours, was that you won't find vandalism anywhere, the students were all attentive in the classrooms (yes, we got the chance to visit classrooms too - Unannounced!) and no one's loitering. It felt like a private school setting. I would definitely recommend this school to my friends and family. |
| 11/13/2008 | student | I think this school is the best out there because of its small classes, wonderful teachers. i believe that every students learns more in this school. The unfiorm thing its so that we could pay more attention to school then to what we are going to wear or look at what he/she is wearing. I would recommend all the parents out there that if you want your child to suceed in school send them to Port of Los Angeles High School. |
| 10/2/2008 | student | I hate the school. Its too small the uniform is horrible and my parents love it Im in the worst place ever. Dont send your kids there. My parents promote this school well, but they see it as great I disagree. |
| 8/7/2008 | student | I love this school I think that its better then most of the other school in pedro |
| 4/29/2008 | parent | I understand that the current rating of the school is not accurately reflected on this site, at this time. It is not the fault of the site but rather a reflection of the fact that all of the numbers are not yet in-- the first graduating class will matriculate in June of 2009. This school is 'all-business', and we're exceptionally happy with the academic results that independent testing has verified. A basketball coach has been hired for the fall of 2008, and the Port of Los Angeles High School continues to expand. We can't say enough about what this school has meant to us. |
| 8/27/2007 | parent | As a former teacher, I've hesitated for some time to write a review. Why? My stepson attends www.polahs.net, and it's tempting to keep this 'Quality School' to ourselves! If people read the professional bios at the school's website, would they come stampeding here in droves? If the word got out that its test scores were close to those of Palos Verdes, would its 'private-school'-like atmosphere change? After thoroughly investigating the school, however, I've concluded that POLA's highly competent staff and administration are more than ready for, and excited about, its continued expansion, so I'm finally ready to say it: the Port of Los Angeles High School unquestionably 'Stands and Delivers'. Terri Hamel, step-parent Catchingwaves@excite.com |
| 8/27/2007 | parent | The Port of Los Angeles High School provides an outstanding, positive academic and social environment for student learning and personal growth that is fueled by visionary leadership. Mike Estes, parent |
| 10/6/2006 | parent | This school is the best! I absolutely recommend it for parents who want their children in a school with small class size, great teachers and a truly caring principal. |
| 10/5/2006 | student | it's okay they just need more programs to get then focus. they did have dance it would be nice if they have it again. |
| 6/21/2006 | parent | This is the most wonderful school my child has ever attended. The principal is wonderful and I would recommend this school to anyone who asked! |
