Manual Arts High School is a secondary public school in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Serving 1,001 students in grades 9-12, Manual Arts Senior 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 is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,001 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manual Arts Senior High serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manual Arts Senior High School's student population of 1,001 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,001 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Grey, Purple, Tyrian purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manual Arts Senior High School 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 Manual Arts Senior High School is 0.30, 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
#8505 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tommy Toiler
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manual Arts Senior High School's ranking?
Manual Arts Senior High School is ranked #8505 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manual Arts Senior High School often compared to?
Manual Arts Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Preparatory High School, Lynwood High School, El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manual Arts Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Manual Arts Senior High School is 76%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manual Arts Senior High School?
1,001 students attend Manual Arts Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Manual Arts Senior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
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 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Manual Arts Senior High School located?
Manual Arts Senior High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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