Legacy High School, or STEAM Legacy High School, is a STEAM public school located in South Gate, California. It was ranked the 322nd best high school within California for the 2023–2024 school year by U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex's student population of 533 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex is 0.06, 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
#3324 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex's ranking?
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex is ranked #3324 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex?
The graduation rate of Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex?
533 students attend Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex?
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex offer ?
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex part of?
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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