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George S. Patton Continuation

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Harbor City, CA

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

24514 South Western Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 34.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.2 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate34.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$22,687

Students at George S. Patton Continuation score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George S. Patton Continuation 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,486

Median home value

$648,600

Median rent

$1,547/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Humanities and Arts (harts) Academy of Los AngelesEnrollment path unverified8.89–120.1 mi312Compare →
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.1 mi1,667Compare →
Coastal AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.5 mi155Compare →
Nishiyamato AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–91.2 mi108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#652 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

George S. Patton Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George S. Patton Continuation

George S. Patton Continuation is a public high school in Harbor City, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,604 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George S. Patton Continuation

What grades does George S. Patton Continuation serve?

George S. Patton Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend George S. Patton Continuation?

George S. Patton Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George S. Patton Continuation?

The student-teacher ratio at George S. Patton Continuation is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George S. Patton Continuation rank in CA?

George S. Patton Continuation ranks #6,604 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is George S. Patton Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?

George S. Patton Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 George S. Patton Continuation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George S. Patton Continuation has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is George S. Patton Continuation a charter school?

No, George S. Patton Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George S. Patton Continuation a Title I school?

No, George S. Patton Continuation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George S. Patton Continuation?

97.1% of students at George S. Patton Continuation 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
34
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
4-Year Graduation
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 90710)
26,777
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
40.4
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 90710; 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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