East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy Renaissance; officially East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy at Esteban E. Torres High School No. 2, unofficially East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy, School of ...
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Making Changes FOR Our Community WITH Our Community
School Rankings
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 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 E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 is 0.04, 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
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Toro (bull)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2's ranking?
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 often compared to?
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2is often viewed alongside schools like Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School, James A. Garfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2?
The graduation rate of E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2?
399 students attend E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2?
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 offer ?
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 part of?
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #2 is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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