Summary:
This analysis examines 18 schools in Los Angeles's 90063 zip code, serving grades K-12 in a high-need area, with most schools belonging to the Los Angeles Unified district.
Parents will find significant differences in school performance. Standout schools include City Terrace Elementary, which has the strongest elementary test scores, and the charter high school Alliance Morgan McKinzie High, which excels in graduation rates. In contrast, schools like Belvedere Elementary and the alternative school City of Angels face considerable academic challenges, with very low proficiency rates and, for City of Angels, a high dropout rate.
The data reveals that math is the most challenging subject across all schools. While chronic absenteeism is a concern, some schools like the online Virtual Academy STEAM show strong results despite high poverty rates. The five small high schools sharing the Esteban E. Torres campus, such as Soc Just Leadership Academy and Humanitas Academy, show that even schools with similar demographics can have very different strengths, indicating that school culture and focus matter greatly for student success.
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