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#2129 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Foshay Learning Center

School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

3751 South Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018

  • Math 25% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at Foshay Learning Center score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 44 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Foshay Learning Center 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 82Very 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

$63,671

Median home value

$886,800

Median rent

$1,512/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Leadership & Public Service Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi672Compare →
Iovine and Young CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–111.4 mi69Compare →
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.5K–121.4 mi878Compare →
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4K–101.5 mi83Compare →

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
#222 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

Foshay Learning Center is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Foshay Learning Center

Foshay Learning Center is a public school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,624 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,129 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foshay Learning Center

What grades does Foshay Learning Center serve?

Foshay Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Foshay Learning Center?

Foshay Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foshay Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Foshay Learning Center is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Foshay Learning Center rank in CA?

Foshay Learning Center ranks #2,129 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Foshay Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Foshay Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Foshay Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Foshay Learning Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Foshay Learning Center a charter school?

No, Foshay Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Foshay Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Foshay Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foshay Learning Center?

77.2% of students at Foshay Learning 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 90018)
48,812
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
37.4
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 90018; 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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