Foshay Learning Center

3751 S. Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Foshay Learning Center serves 1,727 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Foshay Learning Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Foshay Learning Center's student population of 1,727 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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School Rankings

Foshay Learning Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Foshay Learning Center is 0.25, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.25
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foshay Learning Center's ranking?
Foshay Learning Center is ranked #1635 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 84%.
How many students attend Foshay Learning Center?
1,727 students attend Foshay Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Foshay Learning Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 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 20:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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