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716 East 14th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021-2114
Summary
Central High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 22nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 11.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
12.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 11.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,404/1,596 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,091/1,596 (32nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 242 |
| Low-Income Students | 226 (93.4%) |
| English Learners | 82 (33.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 12.5 points over the full period.
•Math +12.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
11.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,404 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
12.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,091 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Central High compare within the district?
Central High is No. 168 in reading and No. 144 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central High rank in California?
Central High ranks No. 1,404 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,091 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Central High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 153 in reading and No. 121 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 11.4% meet the reading standard and 15.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Central High is No. 100 in reading and No. 86 in math proficiency among the 105 9–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Central High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Central High is No. 314 in reading and No. 270 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Central HighThis school | 12.5% | 11.9% |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | 33.6% | 69.9% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy | 10.9% | 25.1% |
