2020 Best Places to Teach in the Los Angeles Area

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San Marino Unified School District
School District
San Marino, CA
11 reviews
#1 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Parent: I've had four children attend elementary, middle and senior high school within the San Marino School District. All of their experiences were exceptional, from the teachers to the administration, to the academic offerings, to the athletics and to their fellow students. San Marino School District continues to be one of highest rated districts in the state of California.
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20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$88,681 Average Teacher Salary
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Arcadia Unified School District
School District
Arcadia, CA
93 reviews
#2 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: I have been in Arcadia schools since Kindergarten. In Arcadia, I felt generally safe and understood by the students, teachers, and other adults. There are many opportunities, academic and nonacademic in Arcadia Unified schools. Though Arcadia is most known for its academics, I believe our schools have great art, sports, and extracurricular programs. At Arcadia schools, everyone will find something to their liking whether it be a club or particular class. Also, although Arcadia may be competitive, it has a very great education program. Arcadia leaves many students feeling ready, confident, and excited for college and what is yet to come. As a senior, I can proudly say that I am in AUSD!
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26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$101,222 Average Teacher Salary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
School District
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
54 reviews
#3 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: I'd like to see more accountability of teachers' teaching quality. Teacher quality is mixed. Some of them are very dedicated and knowledgeable, some of them are very marginal and a few are quite awful. Their quality of teaching seems to not be monitored. Parents have to sign kids up for coaching or extra classes to supplement the lack of quality of certain classes. this may be a state wide issue but there needs to be a 360 review process for the teachers which link to the teachers' career path or pay. students participation in the 360 or random auditing should be implemented. Other than this, the district has excellent community support.
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$91,982 Average Teacher Salary
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Laguna Beach Unified School District
School District
Laguna Beach, CA
13 reviews
#4 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Junior: I am incredibly happy to be attending Laguna Beach High School. The resources available to students, the quality of teachers hired by the board, the supports offered widely to all students across the board... It may not be the paradigm of an idealized version of modernity due to the "bubble" it exists in within the SoCal community, but the opportunities to students to learn and apply themselves uniquely to their own unique exploits is extraordinary.
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22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$108,919 Average Teacher Salary
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Redondo Beach Unified School District
School District
Redondo Beach, CA
21 reviews
#5 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Alum: Redondo Union High School is an excellent place with an amazing staff and a diverse, but large, student body. Although the food can be lackluster at times, the faculty does an amazing job preparing students for their futures by preparing them for college extremely early. The teachers are very approachable and helpful as they are genuinely interested in making sure their students are successful in their future careers. One fault of this school is how they overload themselves with students, resulting in larger than normal sized classrooms and classes often get filled up with small flexibility in the beginning of the year. I've always looked forward to the school events and never felt bored by them. Redondo Union High School is one of the best public high schools in the South Bay and I'd heavily recommend going here.
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$87,511 Average Teacher Salary
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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
School District
Santa Monica, CA
42 reviews
#6 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Parent: We have been at John Muir for the past 5 years and LOVE it! It is a beautiful, small community oriented school with wonderful teachers, small class sizes on a lovely campus (it even has a butterfly garden) . The diversity is fantastic, with families from at least 8 different countries attending the school. PTA is strong and develops lots of activities for kids and parents to participate in from after school STEM classes, to free movie nights, to cultural activities and an annual Community Pancake Breakfast.
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22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$94,819 Average Teacher Salary
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Beverly Hills Unified School District
School District
Beverly Hills, CA
12 reviews
#7 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Niche User: One of the best School. The people here are amazing! After I graduate I know it's this community I'm truly going to miss the most. Besides just the people, students here have the most amazing opportunities Beverly Hills Unified School District truly gives students the space to grow.
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17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$89,332 Average Teacher Salary
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South Pasadena Unified School District
School District
South Pasadena, CA
18 reviews
#8 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Alum: I had a wonderful experience at South Pasadena. I had numerous opportunities in building lasting healthy mentoring relationships with a handful of teachers. This school really did everything in their willpower to make sure there was a place for everyone. There was diversity everywhere, and the system supported and encouraged it. There were many different clubs started by students. This alone reflected the school's success in inspiring their students to become engaged in school and taking their time in high school to build up their personal identities. There was a great amount of school spirit and individualistic spirit in the students. I am grateful to have gone to school here even if I didn't realize it at the time...
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24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$87,015 Average Teacher Salary
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Temple City Unified School District
School District
Temple City, CA
41 reviews
#9 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Temple City is a pretty safe environment and the students at school are pretty inclusive. The faculty and staff are spirited! The events such as football games, rallies, and school dances are well organized and exciting! There have been a lot of changes in the Temple City district recently and not everyone approves of the changes. However, the students and teachers adapt quickly to the new buildings, schedules, and people. Having been in the Temple City Unified School District for half of my life, I believe that the district tries to do what is best for the students. They try to fit the students needs and benefit the school when they can.
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24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$85,625 Average Teacher Salary
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Chaffey Joint Union High School District
School District
Ontario, CA
157 reviews
#10 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: Coming from a high school senior whose involved school wise (varsity cheer& dance team), within Chaffey Joint Union School District I have found that not only is the district office manager almost perfectly between the helpful desk ladies answering calls to the very involved staff the schools like mine, Alta Loma High School, they have amazing staff, new and adapting clubs/activities while getting students like myself feeling less stressed with what may seem to some as overwhelming for college readiness. Yes, there will always be ‘that’ one teacher or office staff but as a whole it has made my high school experience extremely memorable.
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24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$95,431 Average Teacher Salary
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Culver City Unified School District
School District
Culver City, CA
34 reviews
#11 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: I went from Farragut to CCMS to CCHS. At Farragut, we spent a total of 9 consecutive years there because I have 2 sisters that also went there. The relationships made at CCMS & CCHS weren't as intimate, but I really enjoyed my years at CCMS. CCMS was enjoyable & I had a lot of fun learning. Then, I feel as though it only went downhill from there for me. CCHS has many passionate teachers that love their job, but there are also a handful that don't seem to enjoy teaching teenagers & aren't passionate about what they're teaching. Additionally, the environment at the high school is dirty & not so welcoming. CCUSD is a great district & have brought up some of the best & brightest students, but for a place a student spends much of their childhood, growing & learning, there are lots of improvements that need to be made & our money/funds needs to be prioritized on things like making sure our bathrooms are functional before we build more infrastructure that will just require more maintenance.
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23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$81,671 Average Teacher Salary
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La Canada Unified School District
School District
La Canada, CA
13 reviews
#12 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: The school has enough parent patrons to keep it up to date with the most high end technology and facilities. Sometimes, however, the money that is allotted does not always match up with the improvements that are truly needed—it's as if the hundreds of thousands of dollars used to fund the school are applied for "show" for the donors. The redeeming factor I found in La Canada was their High School theatre department, as some of the money does go towards the arts and it truly shows.
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24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$86,375 Average Teacher Salary
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Manhattan Beach Unified School District
School District
Manhattan Beach, CA
22 reviews
#13 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: The Manhattan Beach Unified School District is an excellent district the tries to accommodate every student. The academics are top notch and so are the vast majority of teachers. However, there are a number of areas for improvement. First, there is very little schoolwide unity. Since most of the students are very competitive, the collective student body is not that very excited about "high school culture". Football games, school dances, and other events have significantly less attendance than normal, simply be Couse of a lack of unity among the student body. Another place for improvement would be that a larger presence of vocational and technical training programs would help many students who are unsure what the future holds for them.
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26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$93,526 Average Teacher Salary
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Whittier Union High School District
School District
Whittier, CA
109 reviews
#14 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: My experience at Whittier High School has overall been absolutely amazing. As ASB president, it's easy for me to say that Whittier High school has become my second home. The atmosphere is welcoming and extremely spirited even those who don't perceive themselves as "Sport-oriented" are immediately swallowed by the amount of pride we have in our athletics. On the contrary, Whittier High school doesn't promote togetherness with the community! I want to bridge a proactive connection between our student body and the community, knowing that business and philanthropy can go hand in hand. If Whittier High School made a more frequent appearance in their community they'd raise better leaders. It's as simple as that
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26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$107,540 Average Teacher Salary
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El Segundo Unified School District
School District
El Segundo, CA
21 reviews
#15 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: We are a small community High School that sits in the middle of Los Angeles.
I have had the most amazing teachers. I have taken AP classes for 3 years. I have been challenged and have learned so much! We are also a California accredited school. We have great clubs, sports and academics. We have a ton of community and parent support as well. Lucky to be graduating from ESHS as it has prepared me for a top notch college.
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$86,299 Average Teacher Salary
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Downey Unified School District
School District
Downey, CA
94 reviews
#16 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Alum: I had an amazing experience growing up in this district. Most, not all, teachers were incredibly passionate, warm, and patient. Always willing to tend to the students and cared about whether or not we did well. In all honesty, I would like to see a shift in curriculum to better represent the location this school is in. This district is in Los Angeles, which is highly populated with minority groups, and I would love to see more incorporation of different cultures and the impact they have made in this country. At least more availability of these types of classes!
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$100,636 Average Teacher Salary
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Lennox School District
School District
Lennox, CA
11 reviews
#17 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Junior: I started School at the Lennox School District, ever since I was three years old. Lennox is know for being a city of gang crime in the past, but nonetheless, the Lennox School District always maintain and assure that every single one of his students felt as safe as possible. My early elementary years were in Moffett Elementary School were I experience a great education as I was the first generation of Dual Language Program. I then move on to Lennox Middle School were it did get more tuff. But I was still able to maintain an ok education.
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22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$89,758 Average Teacher Salary
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Bonita Unified School District
School District
San Dimas, CA
53 reviews
#18 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Junior: The Bonita School District is overall a decent district. San Dimas High School is located right next to a recreational center with a pool and a performing arts center called "Bonita Center for the Arts" which is awesome for the arts programs. The arts are pretty well funded compared to other schools, and the district pays for buses to competitions! The academics are decent as well, with a few exemplary teachers. Options for classes are pretty great as well, with quite a few AP classes to choose from. The student body is exactly how you would assume it to be. For the most part, students mind their own business. The kids involved with the arts programs have only positive things to say about their involvement, especially in the band. The food is decent, but not outstanding. No vegan or vegetarian options.
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$88,528 Average Teacher Salary
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Walnut Valley Unified School District
School District
Walnut, CA
58 reviews
#19 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Alum: Walnut Valley Unified School District has definitely prepared me for my time in college. The teachers would really help and prepare students for the rigors of college by assigning work to us that would are roughly around college level. I can’t thank the staff enough for what they have done to prepare us for our futures. Aside from academics and college readiness, there was a wide variety of clubs that students were able to involve themselves in. The atmosphere was very positive and the student population was very diverse. There are plenty of sports for students to join. Overall, my experience with this school district was fantastic, however, the only reason I did not give it five stars was the food quality and selection had a lot of room for improvement. Furthermore, Walnut Valley Unified School District was an amazing stepping stone to my future, and can definitely be a stepping stone for future students as well.
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$90,942 Average Teacher Salary
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Hawthorne School District
School District
Hawthorne, CA
16 reviews
#20 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: I am graduating High School and I am anxious to continue my studies at CSUDH. My triplet sister, brother and I came to the United States from Egypt when I was nine years old; I was in Hawthorne School District from fifth grade until twelfth grade. I went to Washington Elementary School, Bud Carson Middle School and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy High School. Because in Washington Elementary School I was scared since it was my first year of education in the United States, Mr. Gonzalez helped me to overcome my fear from school. In Bud Carson Middle School, Mr. Lanzer improved my study habits and my reading habits. In Hawthorne Math and Science Academy High School, Mrs. Jordan taught me how to overcome stress by time management. Also, my English teacher, Mr. Jahnke, helped me to improve my writing and vocabulary skills. Hawthorne School District teachers made me a better person by changing my study habits and improve my skills.
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24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$96,988 Average Teacher Salary
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Murrieta Valley Unified School District
School District
Murrieta, CA
80 reviews
#21 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: I loved my time at Vista Murrieta High School! It will be a time I will take with me for the rest of my life. All the teachers and staff have helped shape me into the person I am today. I will miss Vista when I graduate this June. The school spirit, academics, clubs, academics and staff makes Vista one of the best schools in Southern California. I recommend this high school to anyone considering going to or sending your child to.
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26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$98,953 Average Teacher Salary
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Val Verde Unified School District
School District
Perris, CA
87 reviews
#22 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: My experience in the Val Verde Unified School District was bitter sweet. Quite complex but the challenge is worth it. Theres plenty oppurtunites to excel and exceed as a student that the district offers; even for future references. They have prepared me for real life scenarios to certain extent, as much as they possibly can. Me being a senior, I wish I took advantage of the different oppurtunities Val Verde offered throughout my hghschool years. Overall, this School District is 5 star.
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25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$109,026 Average Teacher Salary
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Conejo Valley Unified School District
School District
Thousand Oaks, CA
30 reviews
#23 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Senior: I enjoy attending Thousand Oaks High School because the surrounding environment is welcoming and there are many diverse clubs and sports that offer school involvement for every type of student and are a gateway to making friendships and amicable relationships with teachers. The school also offers a variety of classes with different difficulty levels which I, personally, have taken advantage of in order to prepare myself for college. There are programs, such as the Health Science Majors, which allow students to learn more about the field they wish to study in college by hearing guest speakers, going on field trips, and completing an internship.
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23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$89,356 Average Teacher Salary
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Los Alamitos Unified School District
School District
Los Alamitos, CA
68 reviews
#24 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Alum: They have a great academic system and offer several electives for students to try throughout junior high and high school. The rigorous workload in AP classes help prepare students for college. The teachers spend extra time before and after school to review the lessons with students. There are also several activities offered to involve all grade levels such as the “Friday Night Lights” football games, the high school dance clinic with the dance program, and the “All District” music festival. However, in addition to the great aspects, there are some things I would like to see change. Due to the demographics of the surrounding community, there is a lack of diversity and many of the students act privileged. Many minority students experience racism and bullying. When the students addressed the administrative staff about the issues, the staff tried to cover up the situations and made little effort to resolve them.
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26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$98,395 Average Teacher Salary
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
School District
Placentia, CA
89 reviews
#25 Best Places to Teach in Los Angeles Area
Junior: Pretty good district! The neighborhoods are wonderful, so many more opportunities to be able to apply to very good school programs known by the state.
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26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$93,211 Average Teacher Salary
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Norfolk Academy
Private School
Norfolk, VA
1-12
135 reviews
Senior: Extremely competitive environment. Takes a special type of ambitious, intrinsically driven, child to thrive here. Teaches kids skill such as confidence in ones ability to perform as well as how to talk to adults in a professional manner, these are skills that just can't be learned in public school. There is a lot of extreme social, academic, and athletic pressure to perform well here. There is little to no space for type B personalities and you will find a lot of extremely driven "Work hard play hard" type students here! its always "go go go go time" at NA
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1,203 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Catherine's School
Private School
Richmond, VA
PK, K-12
120 reviews
Alum: I graduated almost 20 years ago and cannot be more grateful for my experiences at St. Catherine’s. The small classroom sizes and all-girls environment gave me the opportunity to shine as a relatively shy young girl, and develop into a strong leader. The rigorous academics prepared me to develop strong study skills that allowed me to do very well throughout college and graduate school. St.Catherine’s focus on honor and community has helped me focus on the truly important parts of life and being a responsible member of our society. I am truly thankful for my experiences at St. Catherine’s!
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979 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Notre Dame Academy Girls High School Los Angeles
Private School
Los Angeles, CA
9-12
136 reviews
Senior: The academic rigor there is pretty good compared to other schools in the area. Classes are changing, and a relatively wide range of advanced classes are held or such a small school. The only thing to watch out for is bad teachers. NDA has a bad habit of hiring terrible teachers, and sometimes students have no choice but to take their classes. Sports exist, but are not extremely competitive (with the exception of volleyball). Aside from the annual spring musical, there are no programs for students to further any musical interests. If you want to pursue music, don’t go to NDA. Aside from those though, NDA has some pretty competitive unorthodox extracurriculars like robotics, a nationally-ranked rocketry team, and Academic Decathlon.
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380 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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South Pasadena Unified School District

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Chaffey Joint Union High School District

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La Canada Unified School District

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Walnut Valley Unified School District

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