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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 2024 school year, there are 188 public high schools serving 150,735 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Public High School in Los Angeles Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Downtown Business High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
2,819 Schools
# Students
434,178 Students
2,202,926 Students
# Teachers
21,974 Teachers
101,134 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
409 Students
11,449 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24,621 Students
253,504 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
321,898 Students
1,210,360 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
55%
# Black Students
31,354 Students
118,808 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
43,041 Students
492,258 Students
% White Students
10%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
965 Students
9,615 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,881 Students
103,544 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40,829
24,268
# Students in 1st Grade:
32,223
22,398
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33,414
23,183
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34,283
23,195
# Students in 4th Grade:
35,247
23,339
# Students in 5th Grade:
36,098
23,640
# Students in 6th Grade:
30,578
31,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
30,286
40,814
# Students in 8th Grade:
32,171
43,546
# Students in 9th Grade:
34,273
484,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,585
494,744
# Students in 11th Grade:
31,409
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,782
489,782
# 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.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,594
$19,806
Spending / Student
$22,803
$18,241
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14024 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Grades: 12
| 164 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19034 Gault St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-5341
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-5341
Grades: 11-12
| 185 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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