Serving 319 students in grades 6-8, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles's student population of 319 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles 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 Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is 0.02, 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
#9044 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles's ranking?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is ranked #9044 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Prepa Tec - Los Angeles often compared to?
Prepa Tec - Los Angelesis often viewed alongside schools like Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
319 students attend Prepa Tec - Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prepa Tec - Los Angeles offer ?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles part of?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is part of Prepa Tec - Los Angeles School District.
In what neighborhood is Prepa Tec - Los Angeles located?
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Huntington Park, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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