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#4640 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
High School · Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2023 South Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 28% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Adams Preparatory HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| New Designs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| Leadership & Public Service Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 672 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is listed in Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District, serving approximately 1,003 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,640 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
What grades does Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex serve?
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex has an enrollment of approximately 1,003 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex rank in CA?
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks #4,640 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex a charter school?
Yes, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex a Title I school?
No, Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
94.7% of students at Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (213) 745-8141
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
Official sources & links
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 90007; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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