Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Cds Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cds Secondary's student population of 20 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cds Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cds Secondary is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
100%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cds Secondary's ranking?
Cds Secondary is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cds Secondary?
The graduation rate of Cds Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Cds Secondary?
20 students attend Cds Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cds Secondary students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cds Secondary?
Cds Secondary has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cds Secondary offer ?
Cds Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cds Secondary part of?
Cds Secondary is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cds Secondary located?
Cds Secondary is located in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown Los Angeles.
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