Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)8%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)89%
54%
Black
(15-16)2%
6%
White
(15-16)1%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School?
The graduation rate of Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School?
170 students attend Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School?
Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School offer ?
Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School part of?
Leadership In Entertainment And Media Arts (Lema) High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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