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Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles

Public Grades 9-12

700^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 68% of California high schools

Summary

Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles is a public high school serving about 300 students in grades 9-12 in Harbor City, part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, and it has shown impressive improvement in recent years.

The school's greatest strengths are its high graduation rate of 97.6% and its exceptional support for specific student groups; it ranks in the 84th percentile statewide for educating Special Education students and the 70th percentile for students from low-income families. While its math and English proficiency are solid compared to similar comprehensive high schools like Carson Senior High and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High, it trails behind specialized or more affluent schools such as Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy and Torrance High in the neighboring Torrance Unified district.

An area for growth is chronic absenteeism, which is higher than average, though the school still successfully graduates nearly all its students. With a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than many nearby schools, HARTS Academy represents a supportive and improving option within LAUSD, particularly for families seeking a school that effectively serves vulnerable student populations.

296

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,326

Per pupil spending ?

80.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

24300 South Western Ave.
Harbor City, CA 90710-1742

(310) 257-4300

District: Los Angeles Unified

Feeder schools for Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles:

Elementary:	Eshelman Avenue Elementary
	Halldale Elementary
	Harbor City Elementary
	Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
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	Meyler Street Elementary
	Normont Elementary
	President Avenue Elementary
Middle:	Alexander Fleming Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.2%

African American:

19.9%

White:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Los Angeles Unified

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 19% California)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg39%

California avg41%

700^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 37 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 153High Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	700 of 2162	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.4	1047 of 2159	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.3	1238 of 2170	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.0	1177 of 2123	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.2	620 of 1290	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.8	1380 of 2133	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.6	920 of 2017	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.6	1229 of 2021	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.9	1261 of 2039	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.8	1382 of 1994	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	257 of 523	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.7	217 of 517	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.2	323 of 521	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	280 of 522	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.0	460 of 592	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	57.4	210 of 582	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	52.5	365 of 1161	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.1	918 of 1117	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.2	577 of 1906	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.4	1112 of 1915	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	1008 of 1915	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	1054 of 1858	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	563 of 1054	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.4	1025 of 1833	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	850 of 1760	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	618 of 1900	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.6	847 of 1902	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.2	1050 of 1917	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	916 of 1861	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.2	950 of 1814	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.0	551 of 1742	68.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	598 of 2013	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	55.7	820 of 2026	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.9	1177 of 2030	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	1010 of 1943	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.2	476 of 1126	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.4	1251 of 1937	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	737 of 1862	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	816 of 1942	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.4	834 of 1948	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.2	1325 of 1963	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.2	1121 of 1916	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	560 of 1122	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	22.9	1390 of 1880	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.5	944 of 1834	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	74.2	197 of 1252	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	32.5	775 of 1216	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	503 of 1197	58.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)84th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)70th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)69th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)67th percentile~ school

Male (2025)58th percentile-10 vs school

African American (2025)51st percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy59%+10 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Science25%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 29, 2019

Great school, amazing staff. My son went from straight F's to a B average and honor classes. Couldnt recommend this high school more Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Great school, a lot of opportunities, welcoming and has a promising unique experience for all. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High	Public	9-12	24300 Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-7100	1,549	80	19.3	84.0%	47 (3.0%)	283 (18.3%)	1,067 (68.9%)	87 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.7%)	39 (2.5%)	54	950^th of 2162 public high schools	56.1%		60.5	756^th of 2159 public high schools	65.0%	194	21.7	16.7	21.6	56.9	56.9	28.7	28.7	$21,603	$4,633	$16,970
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles	Public	9-12	24300 South Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-4300	296	19	15.3	80.7%	19 (6.4%)	59 (19.9%)	190 (64.2%)	11 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	9 (3.0%)	64.3	700^th of 2162 public high schools	67.6%		48.4	1047^th of 2159 public high schools	51.5%	347	26.2		25.0	59.0	59.0	39.3	39.3	$22,326	$3,664	$18,662
George S. Patton Continuation	Public	9-12	24514 South Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-4740	37	3	12.0	94.6%	1 (2.7%)	10 (27.0%)	23 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)								(n/a)			6.7					$48,847	$7,392	$41,455
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	2600 Vine St.	Torrance	90501	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4440	119	7	16.1	73.1%	13 (10.9%)	15 (12.6%)	74 (62.2%)	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	5 (4.2%)	9.1	2063^rd of 2162 public high schools	4.6%		16.4	1776^th of 2159 public high schools	17.7%	287	4.0		5.7	8.2	8.2	0.0	0.0	$31,471	$230	$31,241
Gene Drevno Community Day	Public	7-12	2291 West Washington Ave.	Torrance	90501	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 972-6962	12	2	6.0	41.7%	5 (41.7%)	1 (8.3%)	6 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$55,273	$00	$55,273
Southern California Regional Occupational Center	Public	10-12	2300 Crenshaw Blvd.	Torrance	90501	Los Angeles County	Southern California Regional Occupational Center	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(310) 224-4289	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy	Public	9-12	1111 Figueroa Pl.	Wilmington	90744	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 834-3932	452	18	25.0	65.5%	11 (2.4%)	55 (12.2%)	237 (52.4%)	124 (27.4%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.8%)	99	15^th of 2162 public high schools	99.3%		99.4	8^th of 2159 public high schools	99.6%	7	75.0		74.3	98.2	98.2	78.7	78.7	$17,826	$2,202	$15,624
Torrance High	Public	9-12	2200 Carson St.	Torrance	90501	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4396	1,879	75	25.0	36.4%	281 (15.0%)	81 (4.3%)	833 (44.3%)	518 (27.6%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	158 (8.4%)	85.6	298^th of 2162 public high schools	86.2%		86.7	286^th of 2159 public high schools	86.8%	12	41.5	6.7	40.5	79.8	79.8	51.3	51.3	$16,482	$522	$15,960
Eagle Tree Continuation	Public	9-12	22628 South Main St.	Carson	90745	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 549-0970	18	2	9.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	4 (22.2%)	13 (72.2%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.9	2023^rd of 2162 public high schools	6.4%					(n/a)				14.3	14.3	0.0	0.0	$57,423	$12,201	$45,222
Carson Senior High	Public	9-12	22328 South Main St.	Carson	90745	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 847-6000	1,407	76	18.5	87.7%	47 (3.3%)	238 (16.9%)	808 (57.4%)	203 (14.4%)	3 (0.2%)	40 (2.8%)	67 (4.8%)	66	673^rd of 2162 public high schools	68.9%		49.6	1004^th of 2159 public high schools	53.5%	331	30.0		30.3	63.3	63.3	33.8	33.8	$21,297	$3,813	$17,484

Frequently Asked Questions about Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles

What district is Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles Unified

How many students attend Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles?

In the 2024-25 school year, 296 students attended Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles.

What is the racial makeup of Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles?

Students at Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles are 64% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles a good school?

Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles ranks 700^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles?

Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eshelman Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Halldale Elementary
Elementary : Harbor City Elementary
Elementary : Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Elementary : Meyler Street Elementary
Elementary : Normont Elementary
Elementary : President Avenue Elementary
Middle : Alexander Fleming Middle

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