B+
Above Average
82/100

Phineas Banning Senior High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1527 Lakme Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 58% · Math 25% proficient · 65th percentile in California
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
2,437
Students
enrolled
19.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%65/100reading 68th percentile, math 62nd percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%67/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+10 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−12 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+14 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic58%25%reading +12 pts, math +4 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income57%25%reading +12 pts, math +3 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1527 Lakme Ave.
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 90744
District 0622710
NCES School ID 062271002838
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90744

Understanding the community around Phineas Banning Senior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,869
Per Capita Income $22,918
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%
High School or Higher 61.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $557,600
Median Rent $1,365
Owner-Occupied 34.0%
Renter-Occupied 66.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Phineas Banning Senior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 94.5%
White 1.6%
Black 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,437
Teachers (FTE) 123.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Phineas Banning Senior High?
Phineas Banning Senior High has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Phineas Banning Senior High?
Phineas Banning Senior High has 2,437 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1.
What grades does Phineas Banning Senior High serve?
Phineas Banning Senior High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Phineas Banning Senior High receive per student?
Phineas Banning Senior High receives $25,877 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Phineas Banning Senior High in 90744 ▼
Avg Home Value
$685,820
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,571
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
66.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026