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#5289 of 9,539 schools in CA
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 East 53rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High score 20% proficient, which is below 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 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Maya Angelou Community 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$53,781
Median home value
$575,200
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90011; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Quantum AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Alliance Patti and Peter Neuwirth Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #554 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
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,013 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,289 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
What grades does Dr. Maya Angelou Community High serve?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Community High?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High has an enrollment of approximately 1,013 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Maya Angelou Community High rank in CA?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High ranks #5,289 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Community High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High a charter school?
No, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Maya Angelou Community High a Title I school?
No, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Maya Angelou Community High?
96.3% of students at Dr. Maya Angelou Community 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
- 1,013
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (323) 846-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90011)
- 102,784
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 90011; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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