Below Average
#8102 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mt. Lukens Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Tujunga, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7705 Summitrose St., Tujunga, CA 91042
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mt. Lukens Continuation score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Lukens Continuation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$81,707
Median home value
$801,800
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdugo Hills Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,198 | Compare → |
| Anderson W. Clark Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,139 | Compare → |
| Village Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,047 | Compare → |
| Delphi Academy of Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 105 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #749 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
Mt. Lukens Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Lukens Continuation
Mt. Lukens Continuation is a public high school in Tujunga, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,102 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Lukens Continuation
What grades does Mt. Lukens Continuation serve?
Mt. Lukens Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. Lukens Continuation?
Mt. Lukens Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lukens Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lukens Continuation is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Lukens Continuation rank in CA?
Mt. Lukens Continuation ranks #8,102 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Lukens Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Lukens Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mt. Lukens Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Lukens Continuation has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Lukens Continuation a charter school?
No, Mt. Lukens Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Lukens Continuation a Title I school?
No, Mt. Lukens Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Lukens Continuation?
89.7% of students at Mt. Lukens 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
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (818) 352-4039
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 91042)
- 27,055
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 91042; 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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