Very Good
#2142 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14024 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90061
- Math 67% proficient (2011)
- Reading 87% proficient (2011)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2009, reaching 77% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$60,114
Median home value
$576,400
Median rent
$1,498/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animo Compton CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| New Designs Charter School-wattsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Animo Watts College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Centennial HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 968 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #235 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
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 189 students in grades 12th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,142 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center serve?
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center?
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center rank in CA?
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center ranks #2,142 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center a charter school?
No, Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center?
90.5% of students at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (310) 324-6668
- Area population (ZIP 90061)
- 28,478
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 90061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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