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#5102 of 9,539 schools in CA
Augustus Hawkins High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
825 West 60th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Augustus Hawkins High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Augustus Hawkins 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$51,433
Median home value
$588,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Yahudah's Remnant AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Computer Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Alliance Patti and Peter Neuwirth Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 597 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #534 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
Augustus Hawkins High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Augustus Hawkins High
Augustus Hawkins High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,102 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Augustus Hawkins High
What grades does Augustus Hawkins High serve?
Augustus Hawkins High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Augustus Hawkins High?
Augustus Hawkins High has an enrollment of approximately 1,108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augustus Hawkins High?
The student-teacher ratio at Augustus Hawkins High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Augustus Hawkins High rank in CA?
Augustus Hawkins High ranks #5,102 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Augustus Hawkins High's MySchoolScout rating?
Augustus Hawkins High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Augustus Hawkins High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Augustus Hawkins High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Augustus Hawkins High a charter school?
No, Augustus Hawkins High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Augustus Hawkins High a Title I school?
No, Augustus Hawkins High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Augustus Hawkins High?
97.7% of students at Augustus Hawkins 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
- 1,108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (323) 789-1282
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90044)
- 95,859
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 90044; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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