STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Summary:

STEM Academy at Bernstein High is a public high school located in Hollywood, California, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 588. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

STEM Academy at Bernstein High is a high-performing school within the Los Angeles Unified School District, with consistently high 4-year graduation rates ranging from 98.6% to 99.3% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Hollywood Senior High at 90.5% and Helen Bernstein High at 74.5%. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.4% over the past 5 years, much lower than the nearby schools. In terms of academic performance, STEM Academy outperforms the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California in several key test score metrics, including English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science.

However, STEM Academy faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.5% in 2017-2018 to 32.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.7 to 21.0 over the past 3 years, higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, STEM Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.26% to 97.35% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. While STEM Academy performs well overall, these areas may be worth further investigation and potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1309 North Wilton Pl.
       Hollywood, CA  90028-8526


(323) 817-6461

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
888th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,838 Help


Feeder schools for STEM Academy at Bernstein High:

Elementary:    Kingsley Elementary
    Ramona Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details STEM Academy at Bernstein High ranks better than 61.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks 42nd among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.14. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of STEM Academy at Bernstein High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at STEM Academy at Bernstein High is 19.7. 123 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare STEM Academy at Bernstein High employs 29.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at STEM Academy at Bernstein High is $10,838. 115 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEM Academy at Bernstein High:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM Academy at Bernstein High 888th of 2323 California public high schools. (See STEM Academy at Bernstein High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for STEM Academy at Bernstein High

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Rank History for all students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 56.47 836th 1994 58.1%
2016 70.24 553rd 2039 72.9%
2017 79.29 423rd 2021 79.1%
2018 80.39 404th 2017 80.0%
2019 68.09 576th 2133 73.0%
2021 44.01 700th 1290 45.7%
2022 54.11 849th 2123 60.0%
2023 44.04 1012th 2348 56.9%
2024 49.14 888th 2323 61.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.64 96th 941 89.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.03 421st 1547 72.8%
2024 74.74 163rd 1534 89.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.72 186th 1862 90.0%
2019 78.53 321st 1937 83.4%
2021 51.11 535th 1126 52.5%
2022 65.20 539th 1943 72.3%
2023 49.19 899th 2247 60.0%
2024 58.16 638th 2235 71.5%
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Rank History for Female students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.43 302nd 1760 82.8%
2019 56.70 705th 1833 61.5%
2021 33.73 726th 1054 31.1%
2022 53.75 739th 1858 60.2%
2023 36.66 1182nd 2118 44.2%
2024 48.31 865th 2098 58.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.40 336th 1161 71.1%
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Rank History for Male students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.31 411th 1834 77.6%
2019 72.63 453rd 1880 75.9%
2021 45.51 570th 1122 49.2%
2022 50.90 808th 1916 57.8%
2023 48.65 836th 2207 62.1%
2024 47.15 878th 2172 59.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 327th 581 43.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.75 197th 1742 88.7%
2019 73.21 375th 1814 79.3%
2022 57.20 675th 1861 63.7%
2023 50.80 822nd 2142 61.6%
2024 65.24 493rd 2125 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, September 8, 2019

Open Quote This school shares the campus with Helen Bernstein High. It is an amazing school with many opportunities and, surprisingly, a lot of courses for students to choose from. Close Quote



Enrollment information for STEM Academy at Bernstein High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 29 4 45 353 0 2 0 0 433
2014 25 12 54 411 0 4 0 0 506
2015 23 7 63 460 0 3 7 0 563
2016 25 7 71 472 0 3 6 0 584
2017 21 5 68 468 0 2 3 0 567
2018 22 2 62 474 0 2 3 0 565
2019 18 6 58 470 1 2 0 0 555
2020 20 6 46 493 1 2 1 0 569
2021 26 9 45 516 2 2 4 0 604
2022 23 12 36 520 2 1 6 0 600
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 588 588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at STEM Academy at Bernstein High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 433 17.0 25.4 68.6
2014 506 21.5 23.5 94.9
2015 563 26.0 21.6 66.1
2016 584 28.0 20.8 93.7
2017 567 31.0 18.2 96.6
2018 565 30.0 18.8 98.8
2019 555 31.0 17.9 97.7
2020 569 n/a n/a 99.5
2021 604 29.5 20.4 97.4
2022 600 28.5 21.0 96.8
2023 588 29.7 19.7 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio STEM Academy at Bernstein High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 433 17.0 25.4 68.6
2014 506 21.5 23.5 94.9
2015 563 26.0 21.6 66.1
2016 584 28.0 20.8 93.7
2017 567 31.0 18.2 96.6
2018 565 30.0 18.8 98.8
2019 555 31.0 17.9 97.7
2020 569 n/a n/a 99.5
2021 604 29.5 20.4 97.4
2022 600 28.5 21.0 96.8
2023 588 29.7 19.7 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for STEM Academy at Bernstein High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,838

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on STEM Academy at Bernstein High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 576th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1012th of 2348 High schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (STEM Academy at Bernstein High)63.250.7
 12.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (STEM Academy at Bernstein High)36.417.7
 18.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (STEM Academy at Bernstein High)27.821.2
 6.6%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555588
 5.9%
African American60
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian580
 100%
Hispanic4700
 100%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White180
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.7%96.3%
 1.4%


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STEM Academy at Bernstein High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kingsley Elementary
Elementary : Ramona Elementary

Students at STEM Academy at Bernstein High are 100% Not Specified.

STEM Academy at Bernstein High ranks 888th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended STEM Academy at Bernstein High.


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