Los Angeles Unified School District

333 S. Beaudry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1466
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 51 public charter schools serving 38,375 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public charter schools in California.
Public Charter Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
1,301 Schools
# Students
434,178 Students
679,407 Students
# Teachers
21,974 Teachers
30,563 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#497 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Los Angeles Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Los Angeles Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Angeles Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Los Angeles Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.65
# American Indian Students
409 Students
3,256 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24,621 Students
45,817 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
321,898 Students
359,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
31,354 Students
48,710 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
43,041 Students
172,880 Students
% White Students
10%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
965 Students
2,209 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,881 Students
44,599 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40,829
52,493
# Students in 1st Grade:
32,223
45,407
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33,414
46,411
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34,283
46,028
# Students in 4th Grade:
35,247
45,426
# Students in 5th Grade:
36,098
45,576
# Students in 6th Grade:
30,578
53,319
# Students in 7th Grade:
30,286
55,961
# Students in 8th Grade:
32,171
56,898
# Students in 9th Grade:
34,273
62,044
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,585
59,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
31,409
55,013
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,782
55,053
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,594 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,803 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Los Angeles Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Los Angeles Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,594
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Los Angeles Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,803
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Los Angeles Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 91% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Charter School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
Math: 82% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Encino Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16941 Addison St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-1762
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22201 San Miguel St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 347-9220
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11724 Addison St.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 761-5115
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 76% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
Math: 76% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1212.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #1313.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1414.
Open Charter Magnet
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1515.
Dixie Canyon Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4220 Dixie Canyon Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-6283
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1616.
Haynes Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6624 Lockhurst Dr.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 716-7310
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1717.
Calabash Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23055 Eugene St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-4430
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1818.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,768 students
Rank: #1919.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2020.
Superior Street Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9756 Oso Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 349-1410
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lockhurst Drive Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6170 Lockhurst Dr.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-5280
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Topanga Elementary Charter
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22075 Topanga Sch Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-3711
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #2323.
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12230 El Oro Way
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2288
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2424.
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2525.
George Ellery Hale Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23830 Califa St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 313-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,976 students
Rank: #2626.
Van Gogh Charter
Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17160 Van Gogh St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-2141
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #2727.
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 2,045 students
Rank: #2828.
Taft Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5461 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 227-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 67%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14755 Greenleaf St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-8283
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wilbur Charter For Enriched Academics
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 67%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #3131.
Grover Cleveland Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8140 Vanalden Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,785 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23231 Hatteras St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 347-7097
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #3333.
Pomelo Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7633 March Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 887-9700
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #3434.
Serrania Avenue Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5014 Serrania Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 340-6700
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #3535.
Justice Street Charter
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23350 Just St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 784 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 434,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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