Schools in Zip Code 90043

The 90043 zip code in Los Angeles contains 16 public schools serving approximately 6,250 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, all operating in a community with very high economic need.

Parents will find a mix of traditional district and charter schools, with academic performance varying significantly. Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary stands out as the top performer in English and math, while Today's Fresh Start-Compton achieves solid results with the lowest per-student spending. In contrast, Computer Science Virtual Academy, an online K-12 school, shows severe challenges with graduation and attendance rates. The area's high schools show dramatic differences, from the 99.3% graduation rate at Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex to the 49.6% rate at the virtual academy.

Chronic absenteeism is a major concern across most schools, averaging 35.4%, though Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary excels with a rate of only 15.1%. Science proficiency is notably weak at nearly all grade levels. While per-student spending varies widely, it does not consistently predict performance, suggesting factors beyond funding influence success. The concentration of charter networks like Alliance and ICEF indicates active educational experimentation in the area.