Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, School For The Visual Arts And Humanities 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities's student population of 493 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is 0.21, 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
#5016 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Visual Arts And Humanities's ranking?
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is ranked #5016 out of 9,602 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Visual Arts And Humanities?
The graduation rate of School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For The Visual Arts And Humanities?
493 students attend School For The Visual Arts And Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of School For The Visual Arts And Humanities students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Visual Arts And Humanities?
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does School For The Visual Arts And Humanities offer ?
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School For The Visual Arts And Humanities part of?
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Visual Arts And Humanities located?
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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