Very Good
#3539 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Buena Vista High
High School · Paramount Unified · Lakewood, CA
A Paramount Unified high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3717 Michelson St., Lakewood, CA 90712
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buena Vista High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buena Vista 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,042/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$119,246
Median home value
$779,600
Median rent
$2,302/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90712; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Bellflower Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paramount Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Vista High is listed in Paramount Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Vista High
Buena Vista High is a public high school in Lakewood, CA, part of Paramount Unified, serving approximately 213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,539 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Vista High
What grades does Buena Vista High serve?
Buena Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buena Vista High?
Buena Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista High is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Vista High rank in CA?
Buena Vista High ranks #3,539 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buena Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Buena Vista High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Vista High has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Buena Vista High a charter school?
No, Buena Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Vista High a Title I school?
No, Buena Vista High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Vista High?
93.9% of students at Buena Vista 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
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 602-8090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90712)
- 30,672
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 90712; 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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