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Best Schools in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has 79 public schools (15 high, 15 middle, 48 elementary) serving 43,393 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Southeast Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in Southeast Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
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Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 614 Students
2. Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High
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Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students
3. Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
4. Synergy Quantum Academy
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Synergy Quantum Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
5. Jordan High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 797 Students
6. Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
7. University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
8. Thomas Jefferson Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students
9. Centennial High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students
10. Wallis Annenberg High
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Wallis Annenberg High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in Southeast Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle
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Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
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Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4 District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
3. Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 12
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Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 12 District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
4. Watts Learning Center Charter Middle
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Watts Learning Center Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
5. Thomas A. Edison Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
6. Los Angeles Academy Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
7. Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
8. Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle
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Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
9. William Jefferson Clinton Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
10. George Washington Carver Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in Southeast Los Angeles, 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. One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
3. Ascot Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
4. Figueroa Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
5. Sixty-sixth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 730 Students
6. Watts Learning Center
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Watts Learning Center District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
7. Sixty-first Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 596 Students
8. Ninety-ninth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 472 Students
9. Sally Ride Elementary: A Smart Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
10. West Vernon Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 197,955 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 51%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southeast 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 Southeast 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
31.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA has 79 public schools: 15 high schools, 15 middle schools and 48 elementary schools, serving 43,393 students in total.
How do schools in Southeast Los Angeles perform on state tests?
On average, 79 schools in Southeast Los Angeles score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Southeast Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southeast 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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