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#5454 of 9,539 schools in CA
Highland Park Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
928 North Ave. 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland Park Continuation score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 11% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Park 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$94,401
Median home value
$940,600
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90042; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,350 | Compare → |
| Academia Avance CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Eagle Rock HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,059 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles College Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 41 | 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
- #559 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
Highland Park Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park Continuation
Highland Park Continuation is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,454 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park Continuation
What grades does Highland Park Continuation serve?
Highland Park Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland Park Continuation?
Highland Park Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Continuation is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park Continuation rank in CA?
Highland Park Continuation ranks #5,454 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Highland Park Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Highland Park Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park Continuation has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland Park Continuation a charter school?
No, Highland Park Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park Continuation a Title I school?
No, Highland Park Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park Continuation?
91.2% of students at Highland Park 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
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 254-3421
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 90042)
- 58,344
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 90042; 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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