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#7965 of 9,539 schools in CA

Henry David Thoreau Continuation

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Woodland Hills, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5429 Quakertown Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91364

  • Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 34.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate34.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.5:1
District spending per student$22,687

Students at Henry David Thoreau Continuation score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Henry David Thoreau 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$134,534

Median home value

$1,162,000

Median rent

$2,847/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91364; 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
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Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–121.8 mi791Compare →

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
#741 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

Henry David Thoreau Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry David Thoreau Continuation

Henry David Thoreau Continuation is a public high school in Woodland Hills, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,965 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry David Thoreau Continuation

What grades does Henry David Thoreau Continuation serve?

Henry David Thoreau Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Henry David Thoreau Continuation?

Henry David Thoreau Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry David Thoreau Continuation?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry David Thoreau Continuation is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry David Thoreau Continuation rank in CA?

Henry David Thoreau Continuation ranks #7,965 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Henry David Thoreau Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry David Thoreau Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Henry David Thoreau Continuation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry David Thoreau Continuation has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Henry David Thoreau Continuation a charter school?

No, Henry David Thoreau Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry David Thoreau Continuation a Title I school?

No, Henry David Thoreau Continuation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry David Thoreau Continuation?

66.7% of students at Henry David Thoreau 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
57
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
4-Year Graduation
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 91364)
28,662
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
43
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 91364; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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