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#5286 of 9,539 schools in CA
Manual Arts Senior High
High School · Los Angeles Unified
4131 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Enrollment
1,039
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
6.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,039
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
6.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,286 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#386 of 563
public schools
In district
#551 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Manual Arts Senior High
Manual Arts Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Manual Arts Senior High serves approximately 1,039 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Manual Arts Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,286 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Manual Arts Senior High show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Manual Arts Senior High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
58% of students at Manual Arts Senior High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Manual Arts Senior High — Students at Manual Arts Senior High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Manual Arts Senior High Compares
See how Manual Arts Senior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4131 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Manual Arts Senior High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LITTLET CITIZEN WESTSIDE ACD (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,417
Median Home Value
$632,600
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
Population
67,895
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
33
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manual Arts Senior High
What grades does Manual Arts Senior High serve?
Manual Arts Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manual Arts Senior High?
Manual Arts Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,039 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manual Arts Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manual Arts 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 Manual Arts Senior High rank in CA?
Manual Arts Senior High ranks #5,286 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Manual Arts Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Manual Arts Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Manual Arts Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manual Arts Senior High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manual Arts Senior High a charter school?
No, Manual Arts Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manual Arts Senior High a Title I school?
No, Manual Arts Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manual Arts Senior High?
94.5% of students at Manual Arts 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (323) 846-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #551 of 769
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