Very Good
#2770 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
450 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$67,635
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90012; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Business HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Edward R. Roybal Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,143 | Compare → |
| Icl Academy for Film and Performing ArtsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Oak Crest Academy Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 14 | 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
- #309 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
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,139 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,770 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts
What grades does Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts serve?
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts?
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts rank in CA?
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts ranks #2,770 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts?
64.1% of students at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts 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
- 1,139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (213) 217-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90012)
- 37,463
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 90012; 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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