Excellent
#988 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
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.
1200 Plaza Del Sol, Los Angeles, CA 90033
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,001
Median home value
$669,500
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cds SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Theodore Roosevelt Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,626 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #130 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
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 779 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
What grades does Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High serve?
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High?
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High?
The student-teacher ratio at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High rank in CA?
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High ranks #988 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High's MySchoolScout rating?
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High a charter school?
No, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High a Title I school?
No, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High?
93.3% of students at Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez 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
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (323) 981-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90033)
- 46,540
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 90033; 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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