Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM is a public grade 6–12 all girls' school in Mid-City, Los Angeles. It is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Mathematics and science are specialty fields of the school. It is named after Michelle King, a Los Angeles educator.
Serving 720 students in grades 6-12, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem's student population of 720 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
720 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem is 0.77, which is more 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
#517 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
FootballLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack
Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AerospaceComputer Science Honor Society
Mock TrialNational Honor Society
Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirOrchestra Ensemble
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Through a highly rigorous college preparatory curriculum, the Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM(GALA) provides girls with a clear pathway to college in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As of its 9th year, GALA has a 100% graduation rate and girls graduate from GALA with a strong, confident, and independent voice, with collaborative and compassionate leadership skills, and with a sense of self and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem's ranking?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem is ranked #517 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem often compared to?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stemis often viewed alongside schools like Los Angeles Senior High School, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem?
The graduation rate of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem?
720 students attend Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem offer ?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem part of?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem located?
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I could not have imagined what a special school GALA would be.Our daughter is, simply put, thriving at GALA because of the engaging teaching staff, the tireless dedication of the leadership to the GALA mission and the culture.GALA is a place where young women's education, talents and future are respected, nurtured and encouraged... so each one, no matter what their educational or social background can each their potential. My daughter loves GALA and has truly found her home.
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