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#717 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 8% in state

Woodrow Wilson Senior High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4500 Multnomah St., Los Angeles, CA 90032

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation22.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism44.6%

Students at Woodrow Wilson Senior High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 39% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

90.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Woodrow Wilson Senior 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$81,563

Median home value

$780,100

Median rent

$1,571/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
22.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·70 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·17 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
La Road Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi8Compare →
Pueblo De Los Angeles ContinuationEnrollment path unverified4.19–120.6 mi91Compare →
Ednovate - East College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified6.99–120.8 mi332Compare →
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified7.79–121.0 mi561Compare →

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.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#103 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

Woodrow Wilson Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodrow Wilson Senior High

Woodrow Wilson Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodrow Wilson Senior High

What grades does Woodrow Wilson Senior High serve?

Woodrow Wilson Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Senior High?

Woodrow Wilson Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Senior High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodrow Wilson Senior High rank in CA?

Woodrow Wilson Senior High ranks #717 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Woodrow Wilson Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodrow Wilson Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Woodrow Wilson Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow Wilson Senior High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Woodrow Wilson Senior High a charter school?

No, Woodrow Wilson Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodrow Wilson Senior High a Title I school?

No, Woodrow Wilson Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow Wilson Senior High?

90.3% of students at Woodrow Wilson Senior 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
1,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.6%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 90032)
43,724
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
37.5
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 90032; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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