Serving 472 students in grades 6-12, Ambassador-global Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RFK Community Schools-Ambassador-Global Leadership serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ambassador-global Leadership's student population of 472 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Every ambassador has the potential to change the world!
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Ambassador-global Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambassador-global Leadership is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9107 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambassador-global Leadership's ranking?
Ambassador-global Leadership is ranked #9107 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ambassador-global Leadership often compared to?
Ambassador-global Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like New Open World Academy K-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ambassador-global Leadership?
The graduation rate of Ambassador-global Leadership is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ambassador-global Leadership?
472 students attend Ambassador-global Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ambassador-global Leadership students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ambassador-global Leadership?
Ambassador-global Leadership has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ambassador-global Leadership offer ?
Ambassador-global Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ambassador-global Leadership part of?
Ambassador-global Leadership is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ambassador-global Leadership located?
Ambassador-global Leadership is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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