Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12's ranking?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is ranked #818 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 often compared to?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12is often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
The graduation rate of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
587 students attend Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 offer ?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 part of?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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