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7400 West Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2322
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 372/1,596 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 597/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 283 |
| Low-Income Students | 102 (36.0%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 11.8 points over the full period.
•Math +11.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 16.0 points ahead in reading. It narrowed 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
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 21% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 11%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
27.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed 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 WISH Academy High compare within the district?
WISH Academy High is No. 45 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does WISH Academy High rank in California?
WISH Academy High ranks No. 372 of 1,596 in reading and No. 597 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 WISH Academy High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 17 in reading and tied for No. 60 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 77.3% meet the reading standard and 27.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does WISH Academy High compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
WISH Academy High is No. 31 in reading and No. 36 in math proficiency among the 105 9–12 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does WISH Academy High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
WISH Academy High is No. 106 in reading and No. 158 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WISH Academy HighThis school | 27.8% | 67.9% |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | 33.6% | 69.9% |
| Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy | 10.9% | 25.1% |
