Very Good
#3514 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$60,751
Median home value
$513,300
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Dr. Maya Angelou Community HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,013 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #385 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
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 514 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,514 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex
What grades does Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex serve?
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex rank in CA?
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex ranks #3,514 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex a charter school?
No, Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex a Title I school?
No, Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex?
97.3% of students at Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (323) 846-2136
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90001)
- 56,403
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 90001; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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