Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies

5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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Top 10%
Serving 1,463 students in grades 6-12, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies's student population of 1,463 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies 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 Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#315 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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62%
34%
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74%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
35%
56%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
27%
21%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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98%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • The Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is a university preparatory secondary school located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
  • LACES, which serves grades 6 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
  • LACES is consistently ranked highly by Newsweek Magazine for its rigorous courses and exceptional performance. Students at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies are encouraged to take multiple Advanced Placement Courses. The school is located on the old Louis Pasteur Middle School site and boasts one of the highest API index ratings in LAUSD.
  • The school is a California Distinguished School and National Blue Ribbon School. It has enrolled students such as Christopher Cabaldon, Quinn Cummings, Patricia Arquette, Leonardo Di Caprio, Marques Houston, Shane West, and David Arquette. LACES is a magnet school and buses in students from around Los Angeles. The students are allowed to take a variety of classes, including one extra period in which to take an elective class, for a total of seven classes per year. (Lending to the school's title as a "Center for Enriched Studies".)
  • LACES is one of the top schools in the nation. In 2003, it was ranked 10th in the nation among public schools. This ranking was devised by calculating the total number of Advanced Placement courses taken by the graduating class and dividing it by that class. In California, LACES ranked number 1. In 2005, Newsweek again did a rating of high schools, and LACES dropped to 28th nationally and 3rd in California.
  • LACES has a loose rivalry with Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, also known as SOCES. The rivalry is based for the most part from their titles as Centers for Enriched Studies, and in some sense is more of a token rivalry.
  • History: LACES was founded as the "Center for Enriched Studies" (minus the "LA") in September 1977 as the first magnet school in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It was the first school created as part of the District's voluntary integration program. The founding principal was David Peha. In the 1977-78 school year, the school was housed in rented classroom space at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple. It had an enrollment of about 450 students in grades 4 through 8. However, the Temple building did not meet LAUSD earthquake safety standards, so the following year, 1978-79, the school was relocated to an unused building on the Hamilton High School campus. It also added the 9th grade. Starting in the 1979-80 school year, the school moved once again, this time to an abandoned Catholic school campus at Pico and Arlington in Midtown Los Angeles which the LAUSD purchased. The original classroom building at the Catholic school was demolished and classroom bungalows were installed. LACES continued to add a grade level until reaching the 12 grade in the 1981-82 school year. The first graduating class of LACES was in June, 1982. LACES remained at the Pico and Arlington site until moving to its current site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies's ranking?
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies is ranked #315 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies?
The graduation rate of Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies?
1,463 students attend Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies?
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies offer ?
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies part of?
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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No School- Spring Break (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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