Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center's student population of 243 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is 0.12, 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center often compared to?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center by visitors of our site.
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 87%.
How many students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
243 students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center has a student ration of 9:1, 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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