About This School
Los Angeles County Special Education School is located in Downey, CA and is one of 16 schools in Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District. It is a sp-ed school that serves 2430 students in grades K-12.
Special Education schools are public schools that provide special services for children with disabilities (special physical, mental, or learning needs). Many special education schools also provide vocational training, adapted physical education, and assistive technology for their students.
Los Angeles County Special Education School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Los Angeles County Special Education School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Los Angeles County Special Education School had 6 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Los Angeles County Special Education School's students and teachers. more
Special Education schools are public schools that provide special services for children with disabilities (special physical, mental, or learning needs). Many special education schools also provide vocational training, adapted physical education, and assistive technology for their students.
Los Angeles County Special Education School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Los Angeles County Special Education School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Los Angeles County Special Education School had 6 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Los Angeles County Special Education School's students and teachers. more
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Los Angeles County Office of Education District Spending
$61,034Per Pupil
The Los Angeles County Office of Education spends $61,034 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 48% on instruction, 51% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Angeles County Office of Education District
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall/Community School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Los Angeles County Rop High School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Lewis Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Good Shepherd Lutheran School 0.4 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Sp-Ed School
- Grades K-12
- Los Angeles County Office of Education School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Los Angeles County Special Education School9300 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
www.lacoe.edu
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Learn More »Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
school
7%
district
30%
state
48%
Math
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14%
district
43%
state
59%
Language
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9%
district
16%
state
46%
Mathematics
school
5%
district
16%
state
56%
Reading
school
4%
district
6%
state
38%
Spelling
school
5%
district
43%
state
58%
Math
school
5%
district
16%
state
58%
English Language Arts
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24%
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22%
state
51%
Math
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11%
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56%
English Language Arts
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9%
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Math
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5%
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7%
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English Language Arts
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2%
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42%
Math
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Language
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10%
district
9%
state
45%
Mathematics
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8%
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9%
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51%
Reading
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6%
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9%
state
47%
Spelling
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15%
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59%
English Language Arts
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8%
district
7%
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46%
Math
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2%
district
4%
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39%
English Language Arts
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5%
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6%
state
41%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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6%
district
3%
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35%
Algebra I
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4%
district
12%
state
17%
Earth Science
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6%
district
2%
state
27%
English Language Arts
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7%
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29%
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47%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
7%
district
5%
state
13%
English-Language Arts
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20%
district
40%
state
77%
Math
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11%
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76%
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18%
state
37%
Earth Science
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13%
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4%
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24%
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37%
U.S. History
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4%
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13%
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35%
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Language
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8%
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19%
state
47%
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Mathematics
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28%
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56%
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Reading
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13%
state
38%
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Spelling
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8%
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Math
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Math
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Math
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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6%
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4%
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31%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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9%
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3%
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36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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6%
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4%
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52%
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Algebra I
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16%
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12%
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18%
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Earth Science
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15%
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5%
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31%
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English Language Arts
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17%
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31%
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49%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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2%
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3%
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18%
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English-Language Arts
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28%
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Math
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22%
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Algebra I
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3%
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Biology/Life Sciences
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35%
Earth Science
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7%
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English Language Arts
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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8%
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World History
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4%
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20%
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33%
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English Language Arts
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13%
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U.S. History
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English Language Arts
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Math
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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10%
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Social Science Grade 8
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8%
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4%
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Algebra I
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21%
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Earth Science
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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World History
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English-Language Arts
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Algebra I
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Biology
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Earth Science
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World History
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Algebra I
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Biology
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U.S. History
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Algebra I
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Biology
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Earth Science
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Math
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Math
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Math
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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Earth Science
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General Mathematics
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World History
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English-Language Arts
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Algebra I
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World History
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Biology
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English Language Arts
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Geometry
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U.S. History
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World History
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Algebra I
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6%
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Biology
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Earth Science
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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World History
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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34%
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Social Science Grade 8
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25%
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Algebra I
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Earth Science
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English Language Arts
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15%
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28%
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General Mathematics
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11%
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English-Language Arts
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21%
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Math
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18%
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Algebra I
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4%
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Biology
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14%
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Earth Science
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English Language Arts
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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15%
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World History
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11%
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Algebra I
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Biology
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World History
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Algebra I
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2430
33%
65%
Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Los Angeles County Special Education School had 0% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
58%
Black
15%
White
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Two or More Races
2%
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In 2010, Los Angeles County Special Education School had 6 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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