Serving 1,065 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Maya Angelou Community 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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: 1,065 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School's student population of 1,065 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School is 0.15, 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
#3390 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School's ranking?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School is ranked #3390 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School often compared to?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manual Arts Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School?
The graduation rate of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School is 76%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School?
1,065 students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School offer ?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School part of?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School located?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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