Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community's student population of 495 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is 0.10, 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
#2747 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community's ranking?
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is ranked #2747 out of 3,649 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?
The graduation rate of Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?
495 students attend Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community offer ?
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community part of?
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community located?
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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