Excellent
#1182 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Birmingham Community Charter High
High School · Birmingham Community Charter High District · Lake Balboa, CA
A charter high school in Lake Balboa, CA where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17000 Haynes St., Lake Balboa, CA 91406
- Math 32% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Birmingham Community Charter High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birmingham Community Charter 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,653
Median home value
$765,000
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Birmingham Community Charter High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,874NCES 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.
Birmingham Community Charter High is listed in Birmingham Community Charter High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birmingham Community Charter High
Birmingham Community Charter High is a public high school in Lake Balboa, CA, part of Birmingham Community Charter High District, serving approximately 3,090 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Birmingham Community Charter High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birmingham Community Charter High
What grades does Birmingham Community Charter High serve?
Birmingham Community Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Birmingham Community Charter High?
Birmingham Community Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 3,090 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Community Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Community Charter High is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birmingham Community Charter High rank in CA?
Birmingham Community Charter High ranks #1,182 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Birmingham Community Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
Birmingham Community Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Birmingham Community Charter High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birmingham Community Charter High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Birmingham Community Charter High a charter school?
Yes, Birmingham Community Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Birmingham Community Charter High a Title I school?
No, Birmingham Community Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birmingham Community Charter High?
90.6% of students at Birmingham Community Charter 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
- 3,090
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (818) 758-5200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91406)
- 52,661
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 91406; 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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