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Whitney Young Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified
3051 West 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Whitney Young Continuation
Whitney Young Continuation is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 25 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Students demonstrate 15% proficiency in math, 17 points below the state average and 20% in reading/language arts, 31 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,496, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 25 students, Whitney Young Continuation is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Address
- 3051 West 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90043
- Phone
- (323) 296-3258
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 5.26% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 15.79% (2024).
Location
3051 West 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Whitney Young Continuation may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away). Another option is Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math and Med Magnet (rated 5.8/10, 0.2 miles away). Additionally, ICEF View Park Preparatory High (rated 5.2/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,496
Median Home Value
$867,800
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
Population
43,548
College Educated
30.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
41.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Whitney Young Continuation has a median household income of $65,496. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $867,800, with a median rent of $1,424/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.9%. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Whitney Young Continuation
What grades does Whitney Young Continuation serve?
Whitney Young Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Whitney Young Continuation?
Whitney Young Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Young Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Young Continuation is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Whitney Young Continuation?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Whitney Young Continuation has 15.1% math proficiency and 20.4% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Whitney Young Continuation a charter school?
No, Whitney Young Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitney Young Continuation a Title I school?
No, Whitney Young Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitney Young Continuation?
100.0% of students at Whitney Young Continuation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Los Angeles). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 296-3258
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
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