Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School serves 251 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
2%
56%
Black
97%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School is 5%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School?
251 students attend Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School?
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School offer ?
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School part of?
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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