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#5465 of 9,539 schools in CA
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
322 South Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice 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 62Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Contreras Lrng Center-los Angeles Sch of Global StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Belmont Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 663 | Compare → |
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
- #570 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-school of Social Justice is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,465 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice
What grades does Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice serve?
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice?
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice is 17.8:1. 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-school of Social Justice rank in CA?
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice ranks #5,465 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice's MySchoolScout rating?
Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice a charter school?
No, Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice a Title I school?
No, Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice?
96.9% of students at Contreras Learning Center-school of Social Justice 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
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (213) 240-3896
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90017)
- 28,981
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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