Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy

1700 W. 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades 6-10, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 5%
  • : 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy's student population of 425 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
5%
40%
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(18-19)
12%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
28%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
425 students attend Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy offer ?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy part of?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 5%
  • : 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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