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#1768 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 19% in state

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

  • Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation15.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

86.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 97Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • 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

$63,211

Median home value

$1,000,800

Median rent

$2,385/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

28.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.49–120.3 mi455Compare →
New Designs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.96–120.3 mi797Compare →
Orthopaedic HospitalEnrollment path unverified9.19–120.3 mi679Compare →
Frida Kahlo HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–120.4 mi116Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#198 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

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,768 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

What grades does Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College serve?

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College?

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College?

The student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College rank in CA?

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College ranks #1,768 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College's MySchoolScout rating?

Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College a charter school?

No, Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College a Title I school?

No, Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College?

86.2% of students at Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College 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
225
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 90015)
25,257
Area average commute
30.3 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 90015; 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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