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#6063 of 9,539 schools in CA
George Washington Preparatory High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10860 South Denker Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at George Washington Preparatory High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Preparatory High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$70,187
Median home value
$648,200
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90047; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Academic Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Ellington (duke) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Animo South Los Angeles CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Teach Tech Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 406 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #602 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 Washington Preparatory High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Preparatory High
George Washington Preparatory High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 775 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,063 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Preparatory High
What grades does George Washington Preparatory High serve?
George Washington Preparatory High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend George Washington Preparatory High?
George Washington Preparatory High has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Preparatory High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Preparatory High rank in CA?
George Washington Preparatory High ranks #6,063 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is George Washington Preparatory High's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Preparatory High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 George Washington Preparatory High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Preparatory High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George Washington Preparatory High a charter school?
No, George Washington Preparatory High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Preparatory High a Title I school?
No, George Washington Preparatory High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Preparatory High?
96.9% of students at George Washington Preparatory 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
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (323) 418-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90047)
- 50,925
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 90047; 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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