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#787 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Verbum Dei High School

High School

11100 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

319

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

319

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#787 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#58 of 137

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About Verbum Dei High School

Verbum Dei High School is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA. Verbum Dei High School serves approximately 319 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Verbum Dei High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Verbum Dei High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Verbum Dei High School compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

This School

17.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

319

This School

575

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 79.6% vs 0%

Black 15.7% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

White 0.3% vs 0%

Verbum Dei High School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Verbum Dei High School (this school)	—	319	13.1:1	6.4
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day	0.6 mi	47	11.8:1	6.9
Thomas Riley High	0.6 mi	20	5:1	—
King/Drew Medical Magnet High	0.8 mi	1,359	20:1	8.7
Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High	0.8 mi	499	22.7:1	5.0
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy	0.9 mi	1,189	19.2:1	5.8
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy	1.0 mi	164	16.4:1	4.9
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy	1.3 mi	541	19.3:1	7.7
Jordan High	1.4 mi	831	16.6:1	6.4
New Designs Charter School-Watts	1.4 mi	239	34.1:1	6.2
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High	1.6 mi	605	24.2:1	7.8
University Pathways Public Service Academy	1.8 mi	173	13.3:1	8.6
Mervyn M. Dymally High	1.8 mi	720	16.4:1	6.4
Animo Compton Charter	1.9 mi	330	16.5:1	5.5
Animo Pat Brown	2.1 mi	602	22.3:1	8.1
Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center	2.3 mi	189	11.1:1	7.7
John Hope Continuation	2.4 mi	81	20.2:1	5.5
John C. Fremont Senior High	2.6 mi	2,002	19.1:1	6.9
Youth Opportunities Unlimited	2.8 mi	56	11.2:1	5.9
Boys Academic Leadership Academy	2.9 mi	66	7.3:1	5.8
George Washington Preparatory High	2.9 mi	775	16.8:1	5.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,423.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 34%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 319

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 79.6%

Black 15.7%

Two or More 3.8%

Asian 0.6%

White 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11100 S CENTRAL AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Verbum Dei High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. King/Drew Medical Magnet High (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy (rated 5.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Verbum Dei Jesuit High School Los Angeles	0.0 mi	298	—
One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.1 mi	336	7.3
Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary Los Angeles	0.4 mi	414	5.4
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Los Angeles	0.4 mi	486	6.3
One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.5 mi	330	6.2
Compton Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	270	8.2
Edwin Markham Middle Los Angeles	0.6 mi	634	6.9
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day Los Angeles	0.6 mi	47	6.9
Thomas Riley High Los Angeles	0.6 mi	20	—
Carver Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	312	5.1
One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	419	5.5
King/Drew Medical Magnet High Los Angeles	0.8 mi	1,359	8.7
ST LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.8 mi	299	4.1
St. Lawrence of Brindisi Elementary Los Angeles	0.8 mi	199	—
Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.9 mi	499	7.2
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Los Angeles	0.8 mi	393	6.0
Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High Los Angeles	0.8 mi	499	5.0
Grape Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.9 mi	353	4.7
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles	1.1 mi	508	5.1
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles	0.9 mi	1,189	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90059 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,840

Median Home Value

$566,200

Median Rent

$1,317/mo

Population

38,015

College Educated

11.8%

Homeownership

44.3%

Avg Commute

33.8 min

Poverty Rate

24.4%

Median Age

30.8

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 56 Good Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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