Below Average
#7716 of 9,539 schools in CA
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 West 46th St., Los Angeles, CA 90062
- Math 6% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$63,652
Median home value
$672,700
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90062; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Citizens Westside Academy #1Private · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Littlet Citizen Westside AcdPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 ComplexCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Whitney Young ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 25 | 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.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #732 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
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 368 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,716 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
What grades does Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy serve?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy rank in CA?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks #7,716 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy a charter school?
No, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy a Title I school?
No, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
91.6% of students at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 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
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (323) 421-1700
- Area population (ZIP 90062)
- 32,110
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 90062; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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