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#5661 of 9,539 schools in CA
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
High School · Los Angeles Unified
943 West 85th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,661 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#406 of 563
public schools
In district
#571 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Youth Opportunities Unlimited serves approximately 56 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Youth Opportunities Unlimited has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,661 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Youth Opportunities Unlimited show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 56 students, Youth Opportunities Unlimited is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Youth Opportunities Unlimited sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited — Students at Youth Opportunities Unlimited score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Youth Opportunities Unlimited Compares
See how Youth Opportunities Unlimited performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
943 West 85th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Youth Opportunities Unlimited may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Raymond Avenue Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is La Salle Avenue Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,433
Median Home Value
$588,200
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
95,859
College Educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
32
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Youth Opportunities Unlimited
What grades does Youth Opportunities Unlimited serve?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Opportunities Unlimited is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Youth Opportunities Unlimited rank in CA?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited ranks #5,661 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Youth Opportunities Unlimited's MySchoolScout rating?
Youth Opportunities Unlimited has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youth Opportunities Unlimited has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Youth Opportunities Unlimited a charter school?
No, Youth Opportunities Unlimited is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Youth Opportunities Unlimited a Title I school?
No, Youth Opportunities Unlimited is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youth Opportunities Unlimited?
100.0% of students at Youth Opportunities Unlimited qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 789-4731
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
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District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #571 of 769
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