Summary:
The Los Angeles College Prep Academy District contains a single public charter high school, Los Angeles College Prep Academy, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 41 students. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 1493rd in 2022-2023 to 1347th in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating. Its four-year graduation rate is 76.9%, with a dropout rate of 15.4%, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.8%.
Academically, Los Angeles College Prep Academy has struggled, with 11th-grade students scoring 50% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the statewide average of 55.73%, and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the statewide average of 27.9%. The school's performance in both subjects has declined from the previous year. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 82.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the small school size and low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1, the data suggests that Los Angeles College Prep Academy faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and engagement. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and the unique needs of its low-income student population.
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