About This School
College Ready Academy High #4 is located in Los Angeles, CA and is one of 231 high schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 446 students in grades 9-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
College Ready Academy High #4 made 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 College Ready Academy High #4's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
College Ready Academy High #4 had an API growth score of 894 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. College Ready Academy High #4's 2011 base score was 882 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, College Ready Academy High #4 had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about College Ready Academy High #4's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
College Ready Academy High #4 made 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 College Ready Academy High #4's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
College Ready Academy High #4 had an API growth score of 894 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. College Ready Academy High #4's 2011 base score was 882 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, College Ready Academy High #4 had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about College Ready Academy High #4's students and teachers. more
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Los Angeles Unified District Spending
$11,357Per Pupil
The Los Angeles Unified spends $11,357 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Los Angeles Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| New Designs Charter School-Watts 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Frank D. Lanterman School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Orthopaedic Hospital High School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Gertz-Ressler Academy High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Santee Education Complex High School 0.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 9-12
- Los Angeles Unified School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
College Ready Academy High #4644 West 17TH St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 342-2870
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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.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 446
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, College Ready Academy High #4 had 97% 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
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, College Ready Academy High #4 had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
College Ready Academy High #4
5
This school is wonderful. I loved the environment that is given to us, especially when I am havingtrouble. This staff is always willing to hear us out and help us. Even though it is small, we are like a family who cares greatly for our futures. Thank You!(:
Submitted by a Current Student on Jul 19, 2011
About Los Angeles, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Los Angeles | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,687 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 32% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.83 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 39% / 61% | 66%/33% |
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