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Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Wilmington, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1425 North Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 5% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 2% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dan M. Issacs Avalon 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 77Very 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
$61,440
Median home value
$596,100
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90744; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phineas Banning Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,437 | Compare → |
| Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Eagle Tree ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 493 | 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
- #763 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
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is a public high school in Wilmington, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,768 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
What grades does Dan M. Issacs Avalon High serve?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dan M. Issacs Avalon High rank in CA?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High ranks #8,768 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dan M. Issacs Avalon High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High a charter school?
No, Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High a Title I school?
No, Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?
98.2% of students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 549-2112
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 90744)
- 53,678
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 90744; 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
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