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#6608 of 9,539 schools in CA
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
High School · Los Angeles Unified
5755 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,608 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#456 of 563
public schools
In district
#656 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
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About Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Richard A.
Alonzo Community Day serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Richard A. Alonzo Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,608 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Richard A. Alonzo Community Day show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Richard A. Alonzo Community Day — Students at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Richard A. Alonzo Community Day Compares
See how Richard A. Alonzo Community Day performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5755 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Richard A. Alonzo Community Day may also want to explore other high schools in the area. STEM Academy at Bernstein High (rated 8.2/10, 0.1 miles away, in nearby Hollywood), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IMMACULATE HEART (rated 7.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,393
Median Home Value
$970,800
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
Population
31,441
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
3.8%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Median Age
35.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
What grades does Richard A. Alonzo Community Day serve?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard A. Alonzo Community Day rank in CA?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day ranks #6,608 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard A. Alonzo Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard A. Alonzo Community Day has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard A. Alonzo Community Day a charter school?
No, Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard A. Alonzo Community Day a Title I school?
No, Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
97.6% of students at Richard A. Alonzo Community Day qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 817-6500
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #656 of 769
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