Excellent
#1425 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5931 West 18th St., Los Angeles, CA 90035
- Math 51% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$108,224
Median home value
$1,844,000
Median rent
$2,486/mo
College educated
68%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesivta Birkas YitzchokPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Mesivta Birkas YitzchokPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Maor AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Chofetz Chaim Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
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
- #167 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
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,387 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,425 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
What grades does Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies serve?
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies has an enrollment of approximately 1,387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies rank in CA?
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies ranks #1,425 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies a charter school?
No, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies a Title I school?
No, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies?
54.0% of students at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (323) 549-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90035)
- 27,851
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 90035; 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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