Best Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

Central City, Los Angeles, CA has a total of 32 schools including 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 15,410 students attend Central City, Los Angeles, CA schools. On average, schools in Central City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central City exceed expectations.

Best High Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

Central City, Los Angeles, CA has 9 high schools with 5,259 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central City underperform expectations.

1. Orthopaedic Hospital

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students

2. Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students

3. Santee Education Complex

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students

4. Nava College Preparatory Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students

5. Youthbuild Charter School Of California

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Youthbuild Charter School Of California District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 667 Students

6. Frida Kahlo High

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students

7. Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students

8. Animo Jackie Robinson High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Animo Jackie Robinson High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students

9. Matrix For Success Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Matrix For Success Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

Central City, Los Angeles, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,673 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central City score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central City N/A.

1. Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

2. William Jefferson Clinton Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students

3. George Washington Carver Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students

4. John Adams Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

Central City, Los Angeles, CA has 19 elementary schools with 7,478 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central City score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central City N/A.

1. Synergy Charter Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Synergy Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students

2. Trinity Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 209 Students

3. Menlo Avenue Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 507 Students

4. Dolores Huerta Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students

5. Accelerated Charter Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Accelerated Charter Elementary District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 500 Students

6. Ninth Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students

7. Twenty-eighth Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students

8. Gabriella Charter 2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gabriella Charter 2 District • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 374 Students

9. Ascot Avenue Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students

10. Quincy Jones Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Central City, Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 39,656 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 49%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central City, Los Angeles, CA

15,410

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central City, Los Angeles, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

50.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

11.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

38.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central City, Los Angeles, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central City, Los Angeles, CA.

ISP Report Card

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,844 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central City, Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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