Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School's student population of 51 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School 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 Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School is 0.19, 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School's ranking?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School 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 Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School?
The graduation rate of Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School?
51 students attend Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School offer ?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School part of?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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