Summary:
This analysis covers three public high schools serving grades 9-12 in the 90032 zip code of Los Angeles, offering a mix of traditional, charter, and specialized arts education to over 2,300 students.
Parents will find two standout high-performing options: L.A. County High School for the Arts excels in English and has the highest graduation rate, while Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science delivers strong science scores and operates very efficiently. Both schools have earned top 4-star state ratings for three consecutive years. In contrast, the larger comprehensive school, Woodrow Wilson Senior High, has shown impressive improvement to a 3-star rating but faces challenges with lower test scores and a much higher rate of chronic student absenteeism compared to the others.
The schools operate under different models and resources. Alliance Stern achieves its strong results within the Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science District, which is highly ranked statewide, while Woodrow Wilson is part of the larger Los Angeles Unified district. Notably, Woodrow Wilson spends significantly more per student than Alliance Stern, suggesting factors beyond funding heavily influence outcomes. L.A. County Arts, overseen by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, serves a student population with considerably less economic need than the other two schools.
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