Los Angeles Unified School District

333 S. Beaudry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1466
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 784 public schools serving 434,178 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
434,178 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
21,974 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #493 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#497 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Los Angeles Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Los Angeles Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Angeles Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Los Angeles Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.63
# American Indian Students
409 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24,621 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
321,898 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
56%
# Black Students
31,354 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
43,041 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
965 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,881 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40,829
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
32,223
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33,414
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34,283
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
35,247
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
36,098
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
30,578
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
30,286
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
32,171
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
34,273
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,585
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
31,409
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,782
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,594 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,803 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Los Angeles Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Los Angeles Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,594
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Los Angeles Unified  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,803
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Los Angeles Unified  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 91% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Grades: 1-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #88.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Charter School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1111.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
Math: 82% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Porter Ranch Community
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #1313.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1414.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1515.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1616.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1717.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11724 Addison St.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2020.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
Math: 66% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #2121.
Middle College High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Academy For Enriched Sciences
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #2424.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Math: 60% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #2525.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 76% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2626.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
Math: 76% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2727.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2828.
Broadway Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2929.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #3030.
Mar Vista Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #3131.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Rank: #3232.
Lanai Road Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #3333.
John Marshall Senior High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #3434.
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #3535.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District manages 784 public schools serving 434,178 students.
What is the rank of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District is ranked #493 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles Unified School District?
74% of Los Angeles Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Angeles Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,803 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 784 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 434,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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