Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center serves 240 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center's student population of 240 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
The graduation rate of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
240 students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center offer ?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center part of?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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