Serving 1,052 students in grades 9-12, Hollywood Senior High School 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,052 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollywood Senior High School's student population of 1,052 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,052 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hollywood Senior High School 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 Hollywood Senior High School is 0.50, 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
#5426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollywood Senior High School's ranking?
Hollywood Senior High School is ranked #5426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hollywood Senior High School often compared to?
Hollywood Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hollywood Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hollywood Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hollywood Senior High School?
1,052 students attend Hollywood Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hollywood Senior High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollywood Senior High School?
Hollywood Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hollywood Senior High School offer ?
Hollywood Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hollywood Senior High School part of?
Hollywood Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollywood Senior High School located?
Hollywood Senior High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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