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Sep 18

MMP 50th Anniversary

Picture Make-Ups

Varsity Football vs Palos Verdes (7-9pm)

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: BHS

Sep 21

No School - Unassigned Day

Senior Sunrise

Time: 5:30 AM – 9 AM
Location: Phineas Banning Senior High School > Football Field

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 10

Region East Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Esteban Torres HS 4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, CA 90063

Sep 18

PD - C-CAP 2026-2027 Teacher Kickoff

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: SoCalGas - Energy Resource Center

Softball Conditioning 1:55 - 3:23pm

Time: 1:55 PM – 3:23 PM

Tennis Practice - Castillo

Time: 1:55 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Tennis Courts

Girls Tennis vs Carson HS at BHS 3:00pm

Time: 3 PM – 4:30 PM

Boys Basketball Practice Small gym - Gomez (3:30-6:30pm)

Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Small Gym
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News & Announcements

BHS Clear Bag Policy

BHS Clear Bag Policy

There will be a new clear bag policy used for games at the Athletic Stadium, Big Gym and Small Gym, and graduation.
To provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite guest entry into athletic events, commencement ceremonies and other activities, Banning High School has implemented a policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the Athletic Stadium as well as other ticketed venues.

Please refer to the BHS Clear Bag Policy for specific details.
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A California Distinguished School

A California Distinguished School

90 Years of Excellence

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College Acceptances

  • Cal State LA
  • Cal State Dominguez Hills
  • Cal State Long Beach
  • University of California Irvine
  • UCLA
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About Us

Banning High School is located in Wilmington, California and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school was named in honor of General Phineas Banning who was one of the founders of Wilmington in the late 1800's. Originally known as Wilmington High School and located at the corner of Anaheim and Avalon boulevards.
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Our Mission

Phineas Banning High School prepares our students for success in college and career, and to be confident, life-long learners engaged in their communities.