Serving 1,156 students in grades 7-12, Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,156 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
(14-15)1%
11%
Showing 2005–2015. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
(14-15)81%
54%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 26-year historical data
Black
(14-15)8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 26-year historical data
White
(14-15)4%
25%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
(14-15)6%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)29%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School?
The graduation rate of Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School is 29%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School?
1,156 students attend Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School?
Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School offer ?
Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School part of?
Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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