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#5456 of 9,539 schools in CA
Monterey Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
466 South Fraser St., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monterey Continuation score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monterey Continuation 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$67,829
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90022; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Garfield Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,223 | Compare → |
| Siatech Academy SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 10–12 | 0.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Alfonso B. Perez Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Montebello Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #561 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
Monterey Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monterey Continuation
Monterey Continuation is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,456 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey Continuation
What grades does Monterey Continuation serve?
Monterey Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Monterey Continuation?
Monterey Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Continuation is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monterey Continuation rank in CA?
Monterey Continuation ranks #5,456 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monterey Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Monterey Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monterey Continuation has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Monterey Continuation a charter school?
No, Monterey Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monterey Continuation a Title I school?
No, Monterey Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monterey Continuation?
100.0% of students at Monterey Continuation 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
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 269-0786
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 90022)
- 61,638
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 90022; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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