Serving 84 students in grades 7-12, Richard A. Alonzo Community Day 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day's student population of 84 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is 0.21, which is less 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
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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 Richard A. Alonzo Community Day's ranking?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is ranked #9052 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
The graduation rate of Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is 20-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
84 students attend Richard A. Alonzo Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Richard A. Alonzo Community Day students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard A. Alonzo Community Day?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard A. Alonzo Community Day offer ?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Richard A. Alonzo Community Day part of?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard A. Alonzo Community Day located?
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
School Reviews
5 4/21/2008
This school is okay just up to the student to do better and the parents help. The principal there is great he will help out the student and the parents to find solutions to help the student. The only thing I dislike is the location of the school. It's a really bad neighborhood.
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