Alexander Hamilton Senior High School
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School serves 2,637 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School's student population of 2,637 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 2,637 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 116 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6184 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 12% |
Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
Black | 25% | 5% |
White | 17% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is Cheviot Hills Continuation (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Magnolia Science Academy 6 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Castle Heights Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Cheviot Hills Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
0.2 miles
9200 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462 0.2 9-12 59 - Los Angeles Castle Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 557 students
0.5 miles
9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528 0.5 K-5 557 - Los Angeles Shenandoah Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 442 students
0.5 miles
2450 Shenandoah St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-3142 0.5 K-5 442 - Culver City Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 561 students
0.8 miles
4100 Irving Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338 0.8 K-5 561 - Los Angeles Magnolia Science Academy 6 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 162 students
0.9 miles
3754 Dunn Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 842-8555 0.9 6-8 162
School Reviews
5 It's a really great school with great programs and opportunities for students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous |
4 This school is a great school. One thing that is bad about this school is safety and freedom of anything. For example speech, action, thought, etc. - Posted by Student/Alumni - TJ Mun |
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