Below Average
#8286 of 9,539 schools in CA
Youthbuild Charter School of California
High School · Youthbuild Charter School of California District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2202 South Figueroa Ste. 728, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 4% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 24.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Youthbuild Charter School of California score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 2% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (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
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Youthbuild Charter School of California sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 85Very 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
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Youthbuild Charter School of California District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,865NCES 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.
Youthbuild Charter School of California is listed in YouthBuild Charter School of California District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Youthbuild Charter School of California
Youthbuild Charter School of California is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Youthbuild Charter School of California District, serving approximately 888 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,286 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Youthbuild Charter School of California
What grades does Youthbuild Charter School of California serve?
Youthbuild Charter School of California serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Youthbuild Charter School of California?
Youthbuild Charter School of California has an enrollment of approximately 888 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youthbuild Charter School of California?
The student-teacher ratio at Youthbuild Charter School of California is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Youthbuild Charter School of California rank in CA?
Youthbuild Charter School of California ranks #8,286 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Youthbuild Charter School of California's MySchoolScout rating?
Youthbuild Charter School of California has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Youthbuild Charter School of California?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youthbuild Charter School of California has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Youthbuild Charter School of California a charter school?
Yes, Youthbuild Charter School of California is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Youthbuild Charter School of California a Title I school?
No, Youthbuild Charter School of California is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youthbuild Charter School of California?
87.3% of students at Youthbuild Charter School of California 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
- 888
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (213) 741-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
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 90007; 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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