Below Average
#8212 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
High School · Los Angeles Unified
308 Weymouth Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,212 of 9,539
In San Pedro
#17 of 17
public schools
In district
#753 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is a public high school in San Pedro, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Ernest P.
Willenberg Special Education Center serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades 12th-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,212 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 153 students, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
34% of students at Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center 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
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Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center — Students at Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.2/10.
How Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center Compares
See how Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
308 Weymouth Ave., San Pedro, CA 90732
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Rancho Palos Verdes), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mira Catalina Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Rancho Palos Verdes), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Pedro Senior High (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Pedro, see our San Pedro schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90732 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,658
Median Home Value
$785,000
Median Rent
$2,523/mo
Population
23,104
College Educated
48.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
46.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
What grades does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center serve?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center rank in CA?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center ranks #8,212 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center a charter school?
No, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center a Title I school?
No, Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center?
83.0% of students at Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (310) 548-1371
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #753 of 769
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