Linda Esperanza Marquez High School is a public choice high school in Huntington Park, California that is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Marquez High School opened in 2013 as part of LA Unified's $19.5 billion New School Construction and Modernization Program.
Serving 728 students in grades 9-12, Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med's student population of 728 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med is 0.02, 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
#2571 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med's ranking?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med is ranked #2571 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med?
The graduation rate of Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med?
728 students attend Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med offer ?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med part of?
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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