Below Average
#8103 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
High School · Los Angeles Unified
4540 Michigan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,103 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#522 of 563
public schools
In district
#750 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Alfonso B.
Perez Special Education Center serves approximately 232 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,103 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 8:1 students to teachers, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
46% of students at Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center — Students at Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.4/10.
How Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center Compares
See how Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4540 Michigan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Soc Just Leadership Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #5 (rated 9.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep (rated 8.7/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby East Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,829
Median Home Value
$603,500
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
Population
61,638
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Median Age
34.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
What grades does Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center serve?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center rank in CA?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center ranks #8,103 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center a charter school?
No, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center a Title I school?
No, Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center?
79.7% of students at Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (323) 269-0681
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #750 of 769
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