Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 437 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2363 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #2363 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like White Point Elementary School, Taper Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts?
437 students attend South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts part of?
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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