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#1278 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 13% in state

Stem Academy at Bernstein High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Hollywood, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1309 North Wilton Pl., Hollywood, CA 90028

  • Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation21.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Stem Academy at Bernstein High score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stem Academy at Bernstein High 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,393

Median home value

$970,800

Median rent

$1,839/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Helen Bernstein HighEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.0 mi742Compare →
Richard A. Alonzo Community DayEnrollment path unverified5.47–120.1 mi84Compare →
Educate Higher AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.6 mi80Compare →
Immaculate HeartPrivate · tuition7.0private6–120.7 mi673Compare →

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
#156 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

Stem Academy at Bernstein High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stem Academy at Bernstein High

Stem Academy at Bernstein High is a public high school in Hollywood, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 599 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stem Academy at Bernstein High

What grades does Stem Academy at Bernstein High serve?

Stem Academy at Bernstein High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stem Academy at Bernstein High?

Stem Academy at Bernstein High has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Bernstein High?

The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Bernstein High is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stem Academy at Bernstein High rank in CA?

Stem Academy at Bernstein High ranks #1,278 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Stem Academy at Bernstein High's MySchoolScout rating?

Stem Academy at Bernstein High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Stem Academy at Bernstein High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Academy at Bernstein High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Stem Academy at Bernstein High a charter school?

No, Stem Academy at Bernstein High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stem Academy at Bernstein High a Title I school?

No, Stem Academy at Bernstein High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Academy at Bernstein High?

98.0% of students at Stem Academy at Bernstein High 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
599
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 90028)
31,441
Area average commute
29.2 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 90028; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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