Serving 512 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 34%). 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 18:1 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: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 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%)
- Attendance Zone: RFK Community Schools-for the Visual Arts and Humanities serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities's student population of 512 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready For The World
School Rankings
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities 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 School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is 0.19, 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
#4994 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Visual Arts And Humanities's ranking?
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities is ranked #4994 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend School For The Visual Arts And Humanities?
512 students attend School For The Visual Arts And Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of School For The Visual Arts And Humanities students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
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 18:1, 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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