Very Good
#2237 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Wallis Annenberg High
High School · Wallis Annenberg High District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4000 South Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wallis Annenberg High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wallis Annenberg 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$56,417
Median home value
$632,600
Median rent
$1,438/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animo Jackie Robinson HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Alliance Patti and Peter Neuwirth Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Matrix for Success AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wallis Annenberg High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Wallis Annenberg High is listed in Wallis Annenberg High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallis Annenberg High
Wallis Annenberg High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Wallis Annenberg High District, serving approximately 461 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,237 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallis Annenberg High
What grades does Wallis Annenberg High serve?
Wallis Annenberg High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wallis Annenberg High?
Wallis Annenberg High has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallis Annenberg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallis Annenberg High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallis Annenberg High rank in CA?
Wallis Annenberg High ranks #2,237 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wallis Annenberg High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallis Annenberg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Wallis Annenberg High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallis Annenberg High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Wallis Annenberg High a charter school?
Yes, Wallis Annenberg High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wallis Annenberg High a Title I school?
No, Wallis Annenberg High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallis Annenberg High?
98.9% of students at Wallis Annenberg 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
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (323) 235-6343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90037)
- 67,895
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 90037; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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