Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)

1575 W. Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
≤10%
37%
(15-16)
20-29%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Asian
(15-16)
3%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)
97%
54%
(15-16)
50-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy?
205 students attend Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy?
Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy offer ?
Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy part of?
Los Angeles Teacher Preparatory Academy is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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