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#4130 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Phoenix Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12971 Zanja St., Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Continuation score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phoenix 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- 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
$107,786
Median home value
$1,636,600
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
61.4%
Homeownership
38.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,223 | Compare → |
| James J. Mcbride Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Learn Academy Mar VistaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Wildwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 742 | 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
- #439 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
Phoenix Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Continuation
Phoenix Continuation is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,130 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Continuation
What grades does Phoenix Continuation serve?
Phoenix Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix Continuation?
Phoenix Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Continuation is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Continuation rank in CA?
Phoenix Continuation ranks #4,130 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phoenix Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Phoenix Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Continuation has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phoenix Continuation a charter school?
No, Phoenix Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Continuation a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Continuation?
98.1% of students at Phoenix 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
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 306-8775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 90066)
- 54,975
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 90066; 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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