Manual Arts Senior High School

4131 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (323) 846-7300

www.mahs.org

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Manual Arts Senior High School serves 1,132 students in grades 9-12.

Manual Arts Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manual Arts Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Manual Arts Senior High School's student population of 1,132 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,132 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

72 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Manual Arts Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Manual Arts Senior High School is 0.28, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3220 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Manual Arts Senior High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manual Arts Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Manual Arts Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

84%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Manual Arts Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.28

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Manual Arts Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

79%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Manual Arts Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

94%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manual Arts Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Angeles Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manual Arts Senior High School's ranking?

Manual Arts Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Manual Arts Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Manual Arts Senior High School is 79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Manual Arts Senior High School?

1,132 students attend Manual Arts Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Manual Arts Senior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Manual Arts Senior High School?

Manual Arts Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Manual Arts Senior High School offer ?

Manual Arts Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Manual Arts Senior High School part of?

Manual Arts Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education