Alexander Hamilton Senior High School
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School serves 2,879 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's 77% graduation rate is lower than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School's student population of 2879 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,879 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 115 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 29% | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Alexander Hamilton Senior High School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 61% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 High School (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 High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 76 students
0.2 miles
9200 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)838-8462 0.2 9-12 76 - Los Angeles Castle Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 585 students
0.5 miles
9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)839-4528 0.5 K-5 585 - Los Angeles Shenandoah Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 472 students
0.5 miles
2450 Shenandoah St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)838-3142 0.5 K-5 472 - Culver City Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 528 students
0.8 miles
4100 Irving Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310)842-4338 0.8 K-5 528 - Los Angeles Magnolia Science Academy 6 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 165 students
0.9 miles
3754 Dunn Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)842-8555 0.9 6-8 165
School Reviews
| 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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