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5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-4221
Summary
L.A. County High School for the Arts is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 39.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 76/1,596 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 353/1,596 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 551 |
| Low-Income Students | 104 (18.9%) |
| English Learners | 3 (0.5%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.1 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 4.6 points over the full period.
•Math -4.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
84.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
39.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•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 L.A. County High School for the Arts compare within the district?
L.A. County High School for the Arts is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does L.A. County High School for the Arts rank in California?
L.A. County High School for the Arts ranks No. 76 of 1,596 in reading and No. 353 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 L.A. County High School for the Arts compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 71.0% meet the reading standard and 30.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does L.A. County High School for the Arts compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
L.A. County High School for the Arts is No. 5 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 105 9–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| L.A. County High School for the ArtsThis school | 39.1% | 84.3% |
| Animo City of Champions Charter High | 6.9% | 58.3% |
| Da Vinci RISE High | 5.5% | 12.7% |
