Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center serves 154 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center's student population of 154 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
The graduation rate of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
154 students attend Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center offer ?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center part of?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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