Wish High School

7400 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Wish High School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wish High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Wish High School's student population of 251 students has grown by 99% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Wish High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wish High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2441 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
34%
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
24%
56%
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Black
41%
5%
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White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wish High School's ranking?
Wish High School is ranked #2441 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wish High School often compared to?
Wish High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wish High School?
The graduation rate of Wish High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wish High School?
251 students attend Wish High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wish High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wish High School?
Wish High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wish High School offer ?
Wish High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wish High School part of?
Wish High School is part of Wish Academy High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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