Los Angeles High School of the Arts is a public high school located at the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools campus, on Wilshire Boulevard in the Koreatown district of Central Los Angeles, California.
Serving 431 students in grades 9-12, Los Angeles High School Of The Arts 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RFK Community Schools-Los Angeles High School of the Arts serves the northeast part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Angeles High School Of The Arts is 0.26, 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
#5620 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Angeles High School Of The Arts's ranking?
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts is ranked #5620 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Angeles High School Of The Arts often compared to?
Los Angeles High School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Palisades Charter High School, Venice Senior High School, Ucla Community K-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Angeles High School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Los Angeles High School Of The Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Los Angeles High School Of The Arts?
431 students attend Los Angeles High School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Los Angeles High School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Angeles High School Of The Arts?
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Angeles High School Of The Arts offer ?
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Los Angeles High School Of The Arts part of?
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Los Angeles High School Of The Arts located?
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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