Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Ellington (Duke) High (continuation 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)'s student population of 43 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Home of the Soaring Notes!
School Rankings
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation 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 Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) is 0.53, 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
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20-29%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)'s ranking?
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)?
43 students attend Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)?
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) offer ?
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) part of?
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) located?
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation 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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