Serving 1,624 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Foshay Learning Center 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foshay Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Foshay Learning Center's student population of 1,624 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foshay Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foshay Learning Center is 0.27, 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
#6887 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foshay Learning Center's ranking?
Foshay Learning Center is ranked #6887 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foshay Learning Center often compared to?
Foshay Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Louis Lake Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foshay Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Foshay Learning Center is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foshay Learning Center?
1,624 students attend Foshay Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Foshay Learning Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foshay Learning Center?
Foshay Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foshay Learning Center offer ?
Foshay Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Foshay Learning Center part of?
Foshay Learning Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Foshay Learning Center located?
Foshay Learning Center 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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