Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Tel:
(323)421-1700
- Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy serves 478 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy's student population of 478 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9576 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| Hispanic | 71% | 54% |
| Black | 27% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Community Preparatory Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Apple Academy Charter Public (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Apple Academy Charter Public Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 284 students
0.2 miles
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323)348-4276 0.2 K-5 284 - Los Angeles Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 439 students
0.4 miles
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323)406-8007 0.4 K-4 439 - Los Angeles Gifted Academy Of Mathematics And Entrepreneurial Studies Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 99 students
0.5 miles
1724 W. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323)294-2008 0.5 K-5 99 - Los Angeles Western Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 557 students
0.5 miles
1724 W. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323)295-3261 0.5 K-5 557 - Los Angeles Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 600 students
0.6 miles
4610 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213)342-2874 0.6 9-12 600
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
As the school year kicks into full swing, we examine the many fees and other hidden costs lurking in a “free” public education today.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
