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#262 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High

High School · Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High District · Los Angeles, CA

A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

211 South Avenue 20, Los Angeles, CA 90031

  • Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation64.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$24,818
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 38% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2018
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • 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

$62,119

Median home value

$758,500

Median rent

$1,487/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
64.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–120.5 mi279Compare →
Cathedral High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.8 mi583Compare →
Los Angeles Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.56–120.9 mi349Compare →
Abraham Lincoln Senior HighEnrollment path unverified8.59–121.0 mi942Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,818NCES 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 Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is listed in Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High District, serving approximately 254 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High School is a public charter school located in Los Angeles, operating as part of the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools network 1. The school is described as award-winning and nationally recognized 1. It is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year 1. The institution offers a curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects such as Calculus, English Language and Literature, United States History, World History, Biology, and Spanish 1. Students also participate in standardized assessments including CAASPP and IReady 1. The school network serves over 12,000 students across 25 middle and high schools 1. Upcoming events listed for May include senior activities, sports banquets, and parent surveys 1.
Sources (1)
  1. smidttech.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High

What grades does Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High serve?

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High?

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High?

The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High rank in CA?

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High ranks #262 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High's MySchoolScout rating?

Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High a charter school?

Yes, Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High a Title I school?

No, Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High?

96.9% of students at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology 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
254
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 90031)
36,881
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
38.6
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 90031; 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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