Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Los Angeles, California, with a student population of 1,256. The school is part of the Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 1350 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 25.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%, and only 4.92% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school's performance in science is also low, with only 4.65% of 11th-grade students and 0% of 12th-grade students proficient or better on the CAST exam, compared to the state averages of 32.08% and 26.73%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 67.6% in 2022-2023 and a high dropout rate of 23.9% in the same year. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, at 44.6% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as King/Drew Medical Magnet High, which is located just 1.5 miles away, Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy performs significantly worse academically. For example, King/Drew Medical Magnet High had proficiency rates of 68.9% in English Language Arts/Literacy, 36.88% in Mathematics, and 41.34% in Science for 11th-grade students in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, as well as homeless and disabled students, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its predominantly low-income student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 325 East 111th St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90061-3003


(323) 420-2170

District: Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1823rd of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,256

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.5%
African American:
21.0%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 78.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy 1823rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District 1350th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.71 1744th 2133 18.2%
2022 21.53 1623rd 2123 23.6%
2023 21.52 1653rd 2348 29.6%
2024 14.66 1823rd 2323 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.15 562nd 941 40.3%
2022 40.63 502nd 1044 51.9%
2023 25.32 1025th 1323 22.5%
2024 32.15 739th 1350 45.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.78 776th 1547 49.8%
2024 24.14 1201st 1534 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.33 1562nd 1937 19.4%
2022 25.95 1428th 1943 26.5%
2023 26.91 1499th 2247 33.3%
2024 16.28 1749th 2235 21.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.08 225th 290 22.4%
2023 35.19 258th 417 38.1%
2024 13.35 407th 451 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.35 1566th 1833 14.6%
2022 17.06 1556th 1858 16.3%
2023 21.28 1566th 2118 26.1%
2024 16.48 1672nd 2098 20.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.33 764th 1117 31.6%
2022 27.12 908th 1161 21.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.80 1508th 1880 19.8%
2022 23.00 1443rd 1916 24.7%
2023 20.71 1594th 2207 27.8%
2024 12.45 1796th 2172 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.87 462nd 592 22.0%
2022 16.28 459th 522 12.1%
2023 27.41 519th 720 27.9%
2024 18.56 630th 721 12.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.68 1450th 1814 20.1%
2022 29.44 1326th 1861 28.7%
2023 27.54 1433rd 2142 33.1%
2024 17.84 1633rd 2125 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 3 328 0 1053 6 0 3 0 1393
2020 2 305 1 1092 2 0 2 0 1404
2021 2 286 1 1087 3 0 7 0 1386
2022 6 244 1 1031 0 0 5 0 1287
2023 18 264 1 961 2 1 9 0 1256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 1393 76.0 18.3 96.3
2020 1404 n/a n/a 97.9
2021 1386 71.3 19.4 98.2
2022 1287 72.4 17.7 97.2
2023 1256 67.9 18.4 93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 1393 76.0 18.3 96.3
2020 1404 n/a n/a 97.9
2021 1386 71.3 19.4 98.2
2022 1287 72.4 17.7 97.2
2023 1256 67.9 18.4 93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1744th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1653rd of 2348 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)20.934.5
 13.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)3.66.2
 2.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)7.69
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)00
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13931256
 9.8%
African American328264
 19.5%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian01
Hispanic1053961
 8.7%
Pacific Islander01
White318
 500%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%93.3%
 3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,256 students attended Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy.

Students at Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy are 77% Hispanic, 21% African American, 1% White.

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 21.5% of California high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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