Phoenix Continuation Elementary School

12971 Zanja St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

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Phoenix Continuation Elementary School serves 46 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 46 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: ≤20%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phoenix Continuation Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Phoenix Continuation Elementary School's student population of 46 students has declined by 45% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

46 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Phoenix Continuation Elementary School is 0.40, 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤20%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤20%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

76%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Phoenix Continuation Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

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Graduation Rate

30-39%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

93%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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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 Phoenix Continuation Elementary School's ranking?

Phoenix Continuation Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Continuation Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Phoenix Continuation Elementary School is 30-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Phoenix Continuation Elementary School?

46 students attend Phoenix Continuation Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Phoenix Continuation Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Continuation Elementary School?

Phoenix Continuation Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Phoenix Continuation Elementary School offer ?

Phoenix Continuation Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Phoenix Continuation Elementary School part of?

Phoenix Continuation Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 46 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤20%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education