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820 North Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042-2428
Summary
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
55.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 423/1,734 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 948/1,735 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,284 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,122 (87.4%) |
| English Learners | 101 (7.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.6 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period.
•Math +9.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.3% to 62.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.2 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 2.6% to 34.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 948 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.7-point math income gap is about the same as the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 31.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Benjamin Franklin Senior High compare within the district?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is No. 10 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 27 6–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Benjamin Franklin Senior High rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High ranks No. 423 of 1,734 in reading and No. 948 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Benjamin Franklin Senior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and No. 14 in math among 26 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.8% meet the reading standard and 26.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Benjamin Franklin Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is No. 5 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 17 6–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Benjamin Franklin Senior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is No. 10 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 35 6–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Senior HighThis school | 27.6% | 55.7% |
| Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex | 42.9% | 64.4% |
| Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex | 26.9% | 36.5% |
