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#3115 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

322 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017

  • Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation32.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$51,317

Median home value

$675,500

Median rent

$1,669/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

6%

Poverty rate

35.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
32.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
0 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social JusticeEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.0 mi356Compare →
Contreras Lrng Center-los Angeles Sch of Global StudiesEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.0 mi310Compare →
School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning ComplexEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.0 mi358Compare →
Belmont Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.3 mi663Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#345 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

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 454 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,115 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community

What grades does Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community serve?

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?

The student-teacher ratio at Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community rank in CA?

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community ranks #3,115 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community's MySchoolScout rating?

Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community a charter school?

No, Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community a Title I school?

No, Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community?

95.8% of students at Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community 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
454
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 90017)
28,981
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
32.9
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 90017; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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