Summary:
The Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen HLT SRVs Academy District in Los Angeles, California, contains one high school, the Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy, which serves 433 students in grades 9-12 with a specialized focus on health services education.
This school serves a high-need community, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While it successfully graduates students at a rate slightly above the state average, its academic performance on state tests in English, math, and science is significantly below California averages. A major challenge is chronic absenteeism, with over a third of students missing too much school, a rate nearly double the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years.
An interesting finding is that despite spending approximately $19,800 per student—which is above typical state averages—the school's academic outcomes remain low, suggesting resources may not be effectively targeting core issues like attendance and math instruction. For parents, this indicates a school with a clear career focus and strong graduation support, but one that is struggling with foundational academic achievement and student attendance, which are critical areas for improvement.
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