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Best Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
Central City, Los Angeles, CA has 34 public schools (11 high, 4 middle, 19 elementary) serving 17,625 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Central City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High
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Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
2. Orthopaedic Hospital
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
3. Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students
4. Animo Jackie Robinson High
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Animo Jackie Robinson High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students
6. Santee Education Complex
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
7. Manual Arts Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1026 Students
8. Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
9. Matrix For Success Academy
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Matrix For Success Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
10. Youthbuild Charter School Of California
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Youthbuild Charter School Of California District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 667 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Adams Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
2. Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
3. William Jefferson Clinton Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
4. George Washington Carver Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vernon City Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 154 Students
2. Synergy Charter Academy
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Synergy Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
3. Ascot Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
4. Accelerated Charter Elementary
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Accelerated Charter Elementary District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 500 Students
5. Quincy Jones Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
6. Twentieth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
7. Dolores Huerta Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
8. Sally Ride Elementary: A Smart Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
9. Menlo Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 507 Students
10. Nevin Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
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
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central City, Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in Central City, Los Angeles, CA?
Central City, Los Angeles, CA has 34 public schools: 11 high schools, 4 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 17,625 students in total.
How do schools in Central City perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Central City score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Central City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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