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#655 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 37% of private schools

Geffen Academy at Ucla

High School

11000 KINROSS AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

604

Student-Teacher

9.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

604

Student-Teacher

9.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#655 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#44 of 137

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About Geffen Academy at Ucla

Geffen Academy at Ucla is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA. Geffen Academy at Ucla serves approximately 604 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Geffen Academy at Ucla has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Geffen Academy at Ucla sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Geffen Academy at Ucla is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Geffen Academy at Ucla compares to 349 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.5:1

This School

19:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

604

This School

524

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 46% vs 0%

Asian 17.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 8.1% vs 0%

Black 6.1% vs 0%

Geffen Academy at Ucla Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Geffen Academy at Ucla (this school)	—	604	9.5:1	6.7
Emerson Community Charter	0.7 mi	516	21.5:1	8.2
University High School Charter	1.3 mi	1,422	21.5:1	7.7
New West Charter	1.7 mi	998	19.6:1	7.6
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista	1.9 mi	498	20.8:1	4.3
Magnolia Science Academy 4	2.2 mi	124	17.7:1	8.2
Daniel Webster Middle	2.2 mi	471	18.1:1	6.5
Richland Avenue Elementary	2.2 mi	252	21:1	9.4
Paul Revere Charter Middle	2.8 mi	1,750	25.4:1	8.4
Palms Middle	3.0 mi	1,195	21:1	7.5
Cheviot Hills Continuation	3.5 mi	51	51:1	6.6
Alexander Hamilton Senior High	3.7 mi	2,107	17.1:1	7.4
Mark Twain Middle	4.1 mi	955	20.3:1	8.8
James J. McBride Special Education Center	4.1 mi	123	8.8:1	4.1
Venice Senior High	4.3 mi	2,223	21.8:1	7.7
Phoenix Continuation	4.3 mi	54	18:1	6.7
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies	4.4 mi	1,387	20.7:1	8.1
Animo Venice Charter High	4.4 mi	373	17.8:1	8.3
ICEF Vista Middle Academy	4.8 mi	204	18.5:1	9.5
The SEED School of Los Angeles County	4.9 mi	178	11.9:1	—
Laurel Elementary	5.2 mi	247	15.4:1	5.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,141

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.5 / 10

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Enrollment 604

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 46.0%

Two or More 21.0%

Asian 17.5%

Hispanic 8.1%

Black 6.1%

Native American 1.0%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11000 KINROSS AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Geffen Academy at Ucla may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Warner Avenue Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fairburn Avenue Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Emerson Community Charter (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Geffen Academy at UCLA Los Angeles	0.0 mi	589	—
WORLD SPEAK SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.7 mi	8	—
Fusion Academy West Los Angeles Los Angeles	0.7 mi	74	—
Saint Paul the Apostle School Los Angeles	0.7 mi	514	—
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE Los Angeles	0.7 mi	558	5.1
Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles	0.7 mi	516	8.2
Empower STEM Los Angeles	0.9 mi	13	—
ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles	1.0 mi	84	5.8
Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	179	6.9
Saint Sebastian School Los Angeles	1.0 mi	64	—
Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	0.9 mi	480	8.4
MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES Los Angeles	1.1 mi	310	7.3
New Horizon School Westside Los Angeles	1.1 mi	91	—
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL WESTSIDE Los Angeles	1.1 mi	50	8.2
Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	592	8.9
Marymount High School Los Angeles	1.2 mi	343	—
The Learning Tree Los Angeles	1.2 mi	11	—
MONTESSORI DISCOVERY GARDEN Los Angeles	1.0 mi	2	—
CIRCLE OF CHILDREN DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN Los Angeles	1.1 mi	17	—
Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles	1.1 mi	290	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90095 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Geffen Academy at Ucla

What grades does Geffen Academy at Ucla serve?

Geffen Academy at Ucla serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Geffen Academy at Ucla?

Geffen Academy at Ucla has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geffen Academy at Ucla?

The student-teacher ratio at Geffen Academy at Ucla is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Geffen Academy at Ucla rank in CA?

Geffen Academy at Ucla ranks #655 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Geffen Academy at Ucla's MySchoolScout rating?

Geffen Academy at Ucla has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Geffen Academy at Ucla a private school?

Yes, Geffen Academy at Ucla is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Geffen Academy at Ucla a religious school?

No, Geffen Academy at Ucla is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 75 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 78 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 604
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 64
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 163 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (310) 794-9877

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