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#2320 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 24% in state

Hollywood Senior High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1521 North Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation42.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism45.8%

Students at Hollywood Senior High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hollywood Senior High 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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

$59,393

Median home value

$970,800

Median rent

$1,839/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
42.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Aristotle AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi6Compare →
California University FcePrivate · tuition7.59–120.6 mi80Compare →
The Episcopal School of Los AngelesPrivate · tuition7.56–120.9 mi195Compare →
Cheder of Los AngelesPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–91.0 mi190Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#245 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

Hollywood Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hollywood Senior High

Hollywood Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,052 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,320 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollywood Senior High

What grades does Hollywood Senior High serve?

Hollywood Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hollywood Senior High?

Hollywood Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,052 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Senior High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hollywood Senior High rank in CA?

Hollywood Senior High ranks #2,320 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hollywood Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollywood Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Hollywood Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollywood Senior High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hollywood Senior High a charter school?

No, Hollywood Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hollywood Senior High a Title I school?

No, Hollywood Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollywood Senior High?

90.4% of students at Hollywood Senior 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
1,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 90028)
31,441
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
35.2
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 90028; 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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