Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School serves 245 students in grades 9-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
55%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
37%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School?
245 students attend Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School students are Black, 37% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School offer ?
Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School part of?
Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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