Serving 517 students in grades 6-12, Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet's student population of 517 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet 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 Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is 0.15, 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
#7645 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet's ranking?
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is ranked #7645 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet?
The graduation rate of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet?
517 students attend Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet?
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet offer ?
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet part of?
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet located?
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet is located in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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