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Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy

High School · Los Angeles Unified

6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Enrollment

511

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

6.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#4,723 of 9,539

In Los Angeles

#353 of 563

public schools

In district

#500 of 769

Los Angeles Unified

School environment

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy

6.4/10

High School in Los Angeles · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.0/10

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About Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy serves approximately 511 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,723 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.7
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

50% of students at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.7 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation27.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism49.7%

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy — Students at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 21.1% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
School
State
31.8% (2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency 38.6% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
School
State
51.5% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2011
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
6.5%
ELA
27.2%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy Compares

See how Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
51th percentile in CA
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.6
Sports
4
3 boys' · 1 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
96%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
49.7%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
27.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex (rated 7.4/10), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex (rated 7.0/10), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex (rated 6.6/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Los Angeles 0.0 mi 7.0
Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Los Angeles 0.0 mi 7.4
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex Los Angeles 0.0 mi 6.6
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy Los Angeles 0.3 mi 8.7
Thomas A. Edison Middle Los Angeles 0.3 mi 7.3
Miramonte Elementary Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.6
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle Los Angeles 0.5 mi 6.8
Wisdom Elementary Los Angeles 0.7 mi 7.6
Los Angeles Academy Middle Los Angeles 0.7 mi 7.0
Aurora Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi 4.7
ST ODILIA SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.8 mi 4.3
St. Odilia Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi
Hooper Avenue Primary Center Los Angeles 0.9 mi 6.5
Hooper Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.7
Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.8 mi 7.7
Parmelee Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 1.0 mi 7.7
Synergy Quantum Academy Los Angeles 1.0 mi 6.5
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High Los Angeles 1.0 mi 6.1
Lillian Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.8
Forty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles 1.1 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,751

Median Home Value

$513,300

Median Rent

$1,471/mo

Population

56,403

College Educated

7%

Homeownership

35.6%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

20.5%

Median Age

31.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy

What grades does Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy serve?

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy rank in CA?

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy ranks #4,723 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy a charter school?

No, Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy a Title I school?

No, Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy?

96.3% of students at Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Transit Score
61 Good Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Free/Reduced Lunch
96.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%

District

Los Angeles Unified
District Enrollment
419,929
Schools in District
785
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,687
District Rank
#500 of 769

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