Very Good
#2555 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2050 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
- Math 17% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$92,903
Median home value
$1,043,900
Median rent
$1,774/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90065; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Ribet AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #285 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
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 517 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,555 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet
What grades does Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet serve?
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet?
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet rank in CA?
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet ranks #2,555 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet a charter school?
No, Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet a Title I school?
No, Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet?
95.2% of students at Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (323) 276-5535
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90065)
- 45,075
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 90065; 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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