Serving 494 students in grades 9-12, Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex serves a 6.5 square mile area in the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 1.7 miles, extending up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex's student population of 494 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
494 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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 Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 0.15, 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
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex's ranking?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is ranked #6946 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
The graduation rate of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
494 students attend Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex offer ?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex part of?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex located?
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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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