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#3716 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
611 South Carondelet St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- 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
$44,876
Median home value
$694,500
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90057; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Kohyang HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Pilgrim SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Pilgrim SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Ivy Road SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #389 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
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 42 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,716 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)
What grades does Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) serve?
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)?
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) rank in CA?
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) ranks #3,716 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) a charter school?
No, Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) a Title I school?
No, Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harold Mcalister High (opportunity)?
92.9% of students at Harold Mcalister High (opportunity) 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (213) 381-2823
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 90057)
- 45,548
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 90057; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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