Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Tel:
(818) 920-4060
Carlos Santana Arts Academy serves 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carlos Santana Arts 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 student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carlos Santana Arts 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%)
School Overview
Carlos Santana Arts Academy's student population of 477 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 477 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
![]() | |
Students by Grade |
![]() |
School Comparison
Carlos Santana Arts 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 Carlos Santana Arts Academy is 0.32, 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 | #9031 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 39% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 50% |
![]() | ||
Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 12% |
Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
Black | 7% | 5% |
White | 7% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Carlos Santana Arts Academy is James Monroe High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Francisco Sepulveda Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Hills Francisco Sepulveda Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,305 student
0.2 miles
15330 Plummer St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 920-2130 0.2 6-8 1,305 - North Hills Plummer Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 847 students
0.2 miles
9340 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-2481 0.2 K-6 847 - North Hills Lassen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
0.6 miles
15017 Superior St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-8618 0.6 K-5 463 - Panorama City Primary Academy For Success Grades: K-2 | 314 students
0.6 miles
9075 Willis Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 920-2932 0.6 K-2 314 - North Hills Rosa Parks Learning Center Grades: K-5 | 700 students
0.6 miles
8855 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-9620 0.6 K-5 700
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.