Serving 689 students in grades 6-12, Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem's student population of 689 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem's ranking?
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is ranked #248 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem often compared to?
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem?
The graduation rate of Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem?
689 students attend Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem?
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem offer ?
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem part of?
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem located?
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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