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#3302 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 35% in state

Wesm Health/sports Medicine

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

7400 West Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045

  • Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation28.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism49.7%

Students at Wesm Health/sports Medicine score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wesm Health/sports Medicine 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$132,577

Median home value

$1,322,700

Median rent

$2,909/mo

College educated

64%

Homeownership

47.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
28.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·16 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
Wish Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.99–120.0 mi264Compare →
St Bernard High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–120.4 mi165Compare →
Arena High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.99–122.5 mi35Compare →
CarouselPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.5 mi43Compare →

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.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#361 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

Wesm Health/sports Medicine is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wesm Health/sports Medicine

Wesm Health/sports Medicine is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,302 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wesm Health/sports Medicine

What grades does Wesm Health/sports Medicine serve?

Wesm Health/sports Medicine serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wesm Health/sports Medicine?

Wesm Health/sports Medicine has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesm Health/sports Medicine?

The student-teacher ratio at Wesm Health/sports Medicine is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wesm Health/sports Medicine rank in CA?

Wesm Health/sports Medicine ranks #3,302 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wesm Health/sports Medicine's MySchoolScout rating?

Wesm Health/sports Medicine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Wesm Health/sports Medicine?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wesm Health/sports Medicine has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wesm Health/sports Medicine a charter school?

No, Wesm Health/sports Medicine is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wesm Health/sports Medicine a Title I school?

No, Wesm Health/sports Medicine is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wesm Health/sports Medicine?

81.4% of students at Wesm Health/sports Medicine 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
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 90045)
42,352
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
36.2
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 90045; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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