Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Tel:
(323) 421-1700
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy serves 398 students in grades 6-8.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 398 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 398 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 0.44, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9585 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 12% |
Hispanic | 70% | 54% |
Black | 27% | 5% |
White | 2% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is Las Promise Charter High 1 (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is La's Promise Charter Middle #1 (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 564 students10
0.4 miles
4410 S. Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 406-8007 0.4 K-4 564 - Los Angeles La's Promise Charter Middle #1 Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 184 students10
0.4 miles
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928 0.4 6-8 184 - Los Angeles Las Promise Charter High 1 Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 56 students
0.4 miles
1755 W. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928 0.4 9-12 56 - Hawthorne Gifted Academy Of Mathematics And Entrepreneurial Studies Charter School Grades: K-5 | 71 students
0.5 miles
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092 0.5 K-5 71 - Los Angeles Western Avenue Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 560 students10
0.5 miles
1724 W. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261 0.5 K-5 560
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