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#2758 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

Alexander Hamilton Senior High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2955 Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation32.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Students at Alexander Hamilton Senior High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alexander Hamilton Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 78Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,082

Median home value

$1,395,000

Median rent

$2,180/mo

College educated

64.3%

Homeownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
32.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Cheviot Hills ContinuationEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.2 mi51Compare →
Angeles Workshop SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–120.8 mi12Compare →
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles-highPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.1 mi153Compare →
Chofetz Chaim Los AngelesPrivate · tuition6.3private9–121.2 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#297 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alexander Hamilton Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alexander Hamilton Senior High

Alexander Hamilton Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 2,107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,758 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Alexander Hamilton Senior High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Alexander Hamilton High School, also known as Hamilton High School, Hamilton, or Hami, is a public high school located in the Castle Heights neighborhood of the Westside of Los Angeles, California 2. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and was established in 1931 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alexander Hamilton Senior High

What grades does Alexander Hamilton Senior High serve?

Alexander Hamilton Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Senior High?

Alexander Hamilton Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 2,107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton Senior High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alexander Hamilton Senior High rank in CA?

Alexander Hamilton Senior High ranks #2,758 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Alexander Hamilton Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Alexander Hamilton Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alexander Hamilton Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Hamilton Senior High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alexander Hamilton Senior High a charter school?

No, Alexander Hamilton Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alexander Hamilton Senior High a Title I school?

No, Alexander Hamilton Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Hamilton Senior High?

72.8% of students at Alexander Hamilton Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 90034)
55,120
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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