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Best Schools in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has 109 public schools (20 high, 17 middle, 65 elementary) serving 52,681 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in South Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in South Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
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Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
2. Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
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Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 998 Students
3. New Designs Charter
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New Designs Charter District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students
4. Santee Education Complex
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
5. Mervyn M. Dymally High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
6. Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 515 Students
7. Augustus Hawkins High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
8. Youth Opportunities Unlimited
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
9. John C. Fremont Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2027 Students
10. West Adams Preparatory High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in South Los Angeles, 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. Libertas College Preparatory Charter
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Libertas College Preparatory Charter District • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 270 Students
3. Crown Preparatory Academy
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Crown Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 431 Students
4. Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
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Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles District • Charter • Grades 6 - 10 • 182 Students
5. Kipp Scholar Academy
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Kipp Scholar Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 362 Students
6. Los Angeles Academy Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
7. William Jefferson Clinton Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
8. Kipp Academy Of Opportunity
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Kipp Academy Of Opportunity District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 472 Students
9. Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
10. Audubon Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in South Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twenty-fourth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 476 Students
2. Vermont Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
3. One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
4. Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy
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Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 568 Students
5. Kipp Empower Academy
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Kipp Empower Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 564 Students
6. Figueroa Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
7. Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
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Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 609 Students
8. Sixty-first Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 596 Students
9. Global Education Academy
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Global Education Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 364 Students
10. New Heights Charter
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New Heights Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 405 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 259,687 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Los Angeles, 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 South Los Angeles, 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
32.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has 109 public schools: 20 high schools, 17 middle schools and 65 elementary schools, serving 52,681 students in total.
How do schools in South Los Angeles perform on state tests?
On average, 109 schools in South Los Angeles score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in South Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Los Angeles?
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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