About This School
L.A. County High School for the Arts is located in Los Angeles, CA and is one of 14 high schools in Los Angeles County Office Of Education School District. It is a alt. school that serves 716 students in grades 9-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
L.A. County High School for the Arts 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 L.A. County High School for the Arts'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.
L.A. County High School for the Arts had an API growth score of 833 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. L.A. County High School for the Arts's 2011 base score was 836, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, L.A. County High School for the Arts had 41 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about L.A. County High School for the Arts's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
L.A. County High School for the Arts 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 L.A. County High School for the Arts'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.
L.A. County High School for the Arts had an API growth score of 833 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. L.A. County High School for the Arts's 2011 base score was 836, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, L.A. County High School for the Arts had 41 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about L.A. County High School for the Arts'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
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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| Woodrow Wilson Senior High School 1 miles |  |
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| Grace Baptist Academy 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| East Los Angeles Community Day School 1.2 miles | |
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| Alphonso B. Perez Special Education Center 1.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Alt. School
- Grades 9-12
- Los Angeles County Office of Education School District
Made AYP
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Contact
L.A. County High School for the Arts5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2787
www.lacoe.edu
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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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TestRating
6 out of 10
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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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 716
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, L.A. County High School for the Arts had 6% 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)
White
47%
Hispanic
25%
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
Black
9%
Two or More Races
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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41:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, L.A. County High School for the Arts had 41 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Los Angeles County Office of Education School DistrictAbout 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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