Excellent
#221 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Orthopaedic Hospital
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 West 23rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 33% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Orthopaedic Hospital score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orthopaedic Hospital 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 85Very 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
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College Academy-la Trade Tech CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| New Designs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| Frida Kahlo HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Santee Education ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,680 | 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
- #28 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
Orthopaedic Hospital is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orthopaedic Hospital
Orthopaedic Hospital is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 679 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orthopaedic Hospital
What grades does Orthopaedic Hospital serve?
Orthopaedic Hospital serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Orthopaedic Hospital?
Orthopaedic Hospital has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orthopaedic Hospital?
The student-teacher ratio at Orthopaedic Hospital is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orthopaedic Hospital rank in CA?
Orthopaedic Hospital ranks #221 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orthopaedic Hospital's MySchoolScout rating?
Orthopaedic Hospital has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Orthopaedic Hospital?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orthopaedic Hospital has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orthopaedic Hospital a charter school?
No, Orthopaedic Hospital is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orthopaedic Hospital a Title I school?
No, Orthopaedic Hospital is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orthopaedic Hospital?
90.0% of students at Orthopaedic Hospital 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
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (213) 765-2088
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
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 90007; 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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