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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 784 public schools serving 434,178 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
10,374 Schools
# Students
434,178 Students
5,875,325 Students
# Teachers
21,974 Teachers
267,718 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #493 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
# American Indian Students
409 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24,621 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
321,898 Students
3,281,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
56%
# Black Students
31,354 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
43,041 Students
1,235,132 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
965 Students
24,654 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,881 Students
309,973 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40,829
469,271
# Students in 1st Grade:
32,223
408,059
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33,414
420,942
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34,283
426,262
# Students in 4th Grade:
35,247
432,570
# Students in 5th Grade:
36,098
440,490
# Students in 6th Grade:
30,578
440,434
# Students in 7th Grade:
30,286
434,798
# Students in 8th Grade:
32,171
455,632
# Students in 9th Grade:
34,273
483,963
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,585
494,705
# Students in 11th Grade:
31,409
478,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,782
489,783
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,390 is higher than the state median of $14,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,185 is higher than the state median of $13,766. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9,721 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$9,632 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,390
$14,448
Spending / Student
$22,185
$13,766
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
Math: 66% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Math: 60% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #66.
Broadway Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
John Marshall Senior High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #99.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Math: 62% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #1010.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Math: 54% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 N. Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #1111.
Verdugo Hills Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10625 Plainview Ave.
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 951-5400
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 951-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #1212.
Calabash Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1313.
Math Science & Technology Magnet At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #1414.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 W. 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #1515.
Taft Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5461 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 227-3600
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 227-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #1616.
North Hollywood Senior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5231 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-6200
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #1717.
Grover Cleveland Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8140 Vanalden Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-2300
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,785 students
Rank: #1818.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 939 students
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Rock High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,143 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 342-6133
Grades: K-12
| 587 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Aggeler Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Amelia Earhart Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5355 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-4877
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 769-4877
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Boyle Heights Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Cheviot Hills Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 S. Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Harris Newmark Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 W. Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
928 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
John Hope Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7840 Towne Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-1292
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-1292
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
John R. Wooden High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18741 Elkwood St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-0203
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Moneta Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17951 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Monterey Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 S. Fraser St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Owensmouth Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6921 Jordan Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-7663
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 340-7663
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22 - 4222. - 42.
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Alta St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District manages 784 public schools serving 434,178 students.
What is the rank of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District is ranked #493 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles Unified School District?
74% of Los Angeles Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Angeles Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,185 is higher than the state median of $13,766. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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