Summary:
Zip code 90035 contains one high school, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES), a 6-12 magnet school serving 1,357 students within the Los Angeles Unified district.
This single school stands out as a top-tier performer, consistently ranking in the 90th percentile of California high schools with a near-perfect 98.4% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. Academically, LACES significantly outpaces both its district and the state, with 70.85% of students proficient in English Language Arts and over half proficient in science, while maintaining a chronic absenteeism rate roughly half the district average.
LACES achieves these exceptional results while serving a diverse student body, with over half qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school demonstrates particular strength in supporting student engagement and closing achievement gaps, making it a consistently high-achieving model within its mid-performing district. For families in the area, it represents a single, highly successful public school option from grades 6 through 12.
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