Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C (Closed 2015)

300 E. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(13-14)
30-34%
63%
(13-14)
25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(13-14)
65-69%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C?
The graduation rate of Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C?
567 students attend Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C?
Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C offer ?
Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C part of?
Soc Just Schs: Glbl Iss Academy At Dr. Maya Angelou C is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.