• Welcome to POLAHS...

    an independent, tuition-free, public charter school. We take great pride in our rigorous academic program, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and safe learning environment. We’re happy you’re here!

  • Downtown Location

    We are proud of our home in downtown San Pedro, one block away from the largest Port complex in the nation. Our community is an extension of the classroom, offering a rich diversity of culture, interests, access, and opportunities.

  • College Prep

    As a college preparatory school, the POLAHS curriculum is demanding, but it’s well-rounded and fun too. Your courses could include Logistics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Calculus, Psychology, or even Film.

  • Academic Excellence

    POLAHS scored an 840 on the 2012 Academic Performance Index (API). This outstanding score surpasses the state-wide target and represents a 49 point gain in only one year.

  • Thinking About Applying to POLAHS?

    Or maybe just interested in what we do here? In addition to campus tours throughout the year, we hold two Open House evenings in the spring. Dates are posted in local newspapers, magazines, and on our website calendar.

  • Way to go girls - THIRD STRAIGHT WIN!

    2011, 2012, 2013

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Norris Foundation

POLAHS received a $20,000 grant from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation. Funds will support POLAHS’ International Business and Maritime Studies program, which includes four mandatory and 12 elective courses. Classes like Logistics; Environmental Engineering; Port Community Senior Thesis; and Ocean Politics allow each and every student to explore a variety of career paths and the college degrees required to pursue them. As a result, POLAHS graduates have majored in fields like Business Administration; Mechanical Engineering; Physics; and Global Studies at the California Maritime Academy and other prestigious universities throughout the nation. 

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Port of Los Angeles Grant

October 2013 | POLAHS was awarded a $5,000 Community Investment Grant from the Port of Los Angeles. The funds will support POLAHS' History of the Port of Los Angeles course field trips. Students and their instructor, Sean Collins, will visit historical sites in San Pedro and Wilmington including the USS Iowa, the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, and the Banning Museum.

Graduation Video

POLAHS' 5th Graduation Commencement Ceremony was held on June 13, 2013 at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

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Port of Los Angeles
High School
250 W. 5th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-832-9201

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