Excellent
#98 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Wilmington, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 56 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1111 Figueroa Pl., Wilmington, CA 90744
- Math 90% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 98% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 95% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Dan M. Issacs Avalon HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Mary Star of the Sea High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #11 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. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is a public high school in Wilmington, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
What grades does Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy serve?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy rank in CA?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy ranks #98 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy a charter school?
No, Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy?
63.5% of students at Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (310) 834-3932
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90744)
- 53,678
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 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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