Average
#6253 of 9,539 schools in CA
Simon Rodia Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · South Gate, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2701 Sequoia Dr., South Gate, CA 90280
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Simon Rodia Continuation score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Simon Rodia 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,146/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Gate), 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
$71,379
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90280; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,092 | Compare → |
| English for All Language & Homeschool AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Jordan HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 499 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #619 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
Simon Rodia Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simon Rodia Continuation
Simon Rodia Continuation is a public high school in South Gate, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 81 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,253 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simon Rodia Continuation
What grades does Simon Rodia Continuation serve?
Simon Rodia Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Simon Rodia Continuation?
Simon Rodia Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simon Rodia Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Simon Rodia Continuation is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simon Rodia Continuation rank in CA?
Simon Rodia Continuation ranks #6,253 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Simon Rodia Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Simon Rodia Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Simon Rodia Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simon Rodia Continuation has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Simon Rodia Continuation a charter school?
No, Simon Rodia Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simon Rodia Continuation a Title I school?
No, Simon Rodia Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simon Rodia Continuation?
100.0% of students at Simon Rodia 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
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 569-7140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90280)
- 91,719
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 90280; 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
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.