Very Good
#3300 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
School · Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa, CA
A Los Angeles Unified school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6701 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406
- Math 35% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
$76,653
Median home value
$765,000
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 1.6 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 4–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,784 | Compare → |
| North Hills PrepPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 2–12 | 2.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Sven Lokrantz Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #359 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
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is a public school in Lake Balboa, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,300 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12
What grades does Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 serve?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 rank in CA?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 ranks #3,300 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 a charter school?
No, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 a Title I school?
No, Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12?
75.8% of students at Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (818) 342-6133
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 91406)
- 52,661
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 91406; 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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