Serving 971 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School's student population of 971 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
971 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Campus Size
13 acres
School Motto
Dr. Maya Angelou CHS, Where Phoenix Rise!
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School is 0.17, 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
#8751 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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 #8751 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School?
971 students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School students are Hispanic, 7% 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 16:1, 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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