Phineas Banning Senior High

www.banninghs.org

2,422 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phineas Banning Senior High School, located in Wilmington, California, is a historic institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Named after General Phineas Banning—often referred to as the "Father of the Port of Los Angeles"—the school has long served as a central pillar of the local Wilmington community. It is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for both higher education and the workforce through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant campus culture and school spirit, often centered around its long-standing athletic traditions and the "Banning Pilots" mascot. Beyond academics, Banning High School emphasizes student engagement through various clubs, arts programs, and career technical education pathways designed to help students navigate their post-graduation goals. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy while maintaining strong ties to the rich history of the Harbor Area.

2,422

Total Students

138.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phineas Banning Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	2,277
Black	40
Asian	28
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
2,277 (94.0%)
White
47 (1.9%)
Black
40 (1.7%)
Asian
28 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
18 (0.7%)
Two or More
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)847-3700
Website:	http://www.banninghs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 760

Grade 10 560

Grade 11 499

Grade 12 603