Very Good
#1841 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
L.a. County High School for the Arts
High School · Los Angeles County Office of Education · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles County Office of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Math 44% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at L.a. County High School for the Arts score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L.a. County High School for the Arts 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$81,563
Median home value
$780,100
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90032; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| La Road Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,356 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy SteamEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 878 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $192,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
L.a. County High School for the Arts is listed in Los Angeles County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L.a. County High School for the Arts
L.a. County High School for the Arts is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles County Office of Education, serving approximately 551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,841 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L.a. County High School for the Arts
What grades does L.a. County High School for the Arts serve?
L.a. County High School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend L.a. County High School for the Arts?
L.a. County High School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.a. County High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at L.a. County High School for the Arts is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L.a. County High School for the Arts rank in CA?
L.a. County High School for the Arts ranks #1,841 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is L.a. County High School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
L.a. County High School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 L.a. County High School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L.a. County High School for the Arts has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is L.a. County High School for the Arts a charter school?
No, L.a. County High School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L.a. County High School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, L.a. County High School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L.a. County High School for the Arts?
20.0% of students at L.a. County High School for the Arts 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
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (323) 343-2550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90032)
- 43,724
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 90032; 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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