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#306 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2550 East 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023

  • Math 35% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+33.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation45%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet 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 68Good Transit
  • 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

$56,623

Median home value

$617,600

Median rent

$1,414/mo

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
45% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
4 boys'·1 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boyle Heights ContinuationEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.1 mi62Compare →
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt HighEnrollment path unverified8.89–120.1 mi520Compare →
Theodore Roosevelt Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.1 mi1,626Compare →
Bishop Mora Salesian High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.5 mi410Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#47 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

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet

What grades does Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet serve?

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet?

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet rank in CA?

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet ranks #306 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet a charter school?

No, Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet a Title I school?

No, Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet?

97.7% of students at Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet 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
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 90023)
44,608
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
31.4
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 90023; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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