Very Good
#2142 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center
High School · Los Angeles Unified
14024 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
7.7
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher
11.1:1
Score
7.7
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,142 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#184 of 563
public schools
In district
#235 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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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. Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center serves approximately 189 students, and covers grades 12th-12th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,142 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 189 students, Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
39% of students at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center — Students at Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2010-11)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center Compares
See how Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
14024 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Centennial High (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Compton), with a comparable rating. Additionally, New Designs Charter School-Watts (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90061 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,114
Median Home Value
$576,400
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
Population
28,478
College Educated
12.3%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
24%
Median Age
32.8
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| CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. Los Angeles, CA | 7.7 |
| California Preparatory Academy San Juan Capistrano, CA | 7.7 |
| NEWBURY PARK ADVENTIST ACADEMY Newbury Park, CA | 7.7 |
| Russell Westbrook Why Not? High Bell, CA | 7.7 |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy Redding, CA | 7.7 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (310) 324-6668
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #235 of 769
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