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#787 of 1,787 private schools in CA
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Verbum Dei High School
High School · Los Angeles, CA
A private high school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
11100 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90059
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Verbum Dei High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$53,840
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbum Dei Jesuit High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Dorothy V. Johnson Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Thomas Riley HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Verbum Dei High School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Verbum Dei High School
Verbum Dei High School is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 319 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verbum Dei High School
What grades does Verbum Dei High School serve?
Verbum Dei High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Verbum Dei High School?
Verbum Dei High School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verbum Dei High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verbum Dei High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Verbum Dei High School rank in CA?
Verbum Dei High School ranks #787 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Verbum Dei High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Verbum Dei High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Verbum Dei High School a private school?
Yes, Verbum Dei High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Verbum Dei High School a religious school?
Verbum Dei High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 564-6651
- Area population (ZIP 90059)
- 38,015
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 90059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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