Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, L.a. County High School For The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.a. County High School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
L.a. County High School For The Arts's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
L.a. County High School For The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.a. County High School For The Arts is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.a. County High School For The Arts's ranking?
L.a. County High School For The Arts is ranked #2138 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are L.a. County High School For The Arts often compared to?
L.a. County High School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Palisades Charter High School, Venice Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of L.a. County High School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of L.a. County High School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend L.a. County High School For The Arts?
551 students attend L.a. County High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of L.a. County High School For The Arts students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L.a. County High School For The Arts?
L.a. County High School For The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does L.a. County High School For The Arts offer ?
L.a. County High School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is L.a. County High School For The Arts part of?
L.a. County High School For The Arts is part of Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is L.a. County High School For The Arts located?
L.a. County High School For The Arts is located in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 27 other public schools located in Northeast Los Angeles.
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