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:
1823^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,256

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.5%

African American:

21.0%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 78.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.66. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy 1823^rd 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 1350^th 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
2019	15.71	1744^th	2133	18.2%
2022	21.53	1623^rd	2123	23.6%
2023	21.52	1653^rd	2348	29.6%
2024	14.66	1823^rd	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
2019	36.15	562^nd	941	40.3%
2022	40.63	502^nd	1044	51.9%
2023	25.32	1025^th	1323	22.5%
2024	32.15	739^th	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	776^th	1547	49.8%
2024	24.14	1201^st	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
2019	17.33	1562^nd	1937	19.4%
2022	25.95	1428^th	1943	26.5%
2023	26.91	1499^th	2247	33.3%
2024	16.28	1749^th	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
2022	24.08	225^th	290	22.4%
2023	35.19	258^th	417	38.1%
2024	13.35	407^th	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
2019	13.35	1566^th	1833	14.6%
2022	17.06	1556^th	1858	16.3%
2023	21.28	1566^th	2118	26.1%
2024	16.48	1672^nd	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	764^th	1117	31.6%
2022	27.12	908^th	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
2019	16.80	1508^th	1880	19.8%
2022	23.00	1443^rd	1916	24.7%
2023	20.71	1594^th	2207	27.8%
2024	12.45	1796^th	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
2019	22.87	462^nd	592	22.0%
2022	16.28	459^th	522	12.1%
2023	27.41	519^th	720	27.9%
2024	18.56	630^th	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
2019	17.68	1450^th	1814	20.1%
2022	29.44	1326^th	1861	28.7%
2023	27.54	1433^rd	2142	33.1%
2024	17.84	1633^rd	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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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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	Total
2019	3	328	0	1053	6	0	3	1393
2020	2	305	1	1092	2	0	2	1404
2021	2	286	1	1087	3	0	7	1386
2022	6	244	1	1031	0	0	5	1287
2023	18	264	1	961	2	1	9	1256

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

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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 1744^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1653^rd 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)	20.9	34.5	13.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)	3.6	6.2	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)	7.6	9	1.4%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy)	0	0
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1393	1256	9.8%
African American	328	264	19.5%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1053	961	8.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	18	500%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.3%	93.3%	3%

Schools Near Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)		CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 9th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	325 East 111th St.	Los Angeles	90061	Los Angeles County	Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 420-2170	1,256	68	18.4	93.3%	18 (1.4%)	264 (21.0%)	961 (76.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.7%)	14.7	1823^rd of 2323 public high schools	21.5%		21.5	1653^rd of 2348 public high schools	29.6%	170				4.7	0.0	4.0				25.1	25.1				4.9	4.9
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy	Public	9-12	11227 South San Pedro St.	Los Angeles	90061	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 241-4060	180	14	13.3	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.1	1701^st of 2323 public high schools	26.8%		28.8	1453^rd of 2348 public high schools	38.1%	248				7.0		7.0				31.0	31.0				7.0	7.0
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	10101 South Broadway	Los Angeles	90003	Los Angeles County	Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 920-6125	608	30	20.2	98.0%	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.5%)	592 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	84.7	254^th of 2323 public high schools	89.1%		77.2	381^st of 2348 public high schools	83.8%	127				47.9		48.3				74.3	74.3				43.1	43.1
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	12628 Avalon Blvd.	Los Angeles	90061	Los Angeles County	Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 756-3930	572	29	20.0	95.6%	4 (0.7%)	43 (7.5%)	519 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	57.7	687^th of 2323 public high schools	70.4%		48.1	912^th of 2348 public high schools	61.2%	225				34.4		34.4				61.6	61.6				16.8	16.8
New Designs Charter School-Watts	Public, Charter	6-12	12714 South Avalon Blvd.	Los Angeles	90061	Los Angeles County	New Designs Charter School-Watts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 418-0600	255	11	23.1	63.5%	0 (0.0%)	145 (56.9%)	109 (42.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25	1555^th of 2323 public high schools	33.1%		21	1678^th of 2348 public high schools	28.5%	123			6.9		3.1	4.9	12.5	25.9	20.7	44.4	27.6	12.5	17.2	6.9	25.0	16.1
Thomas Riley High	Public	7-12	1524 East 103rd St.	Los Angeles	90002	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 563-6692	11	4	2.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$26,915
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day	Public	9-12	10601 South Grandee Ave.	Los Angeles	90002	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 568-8400	32	4	8.0	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						0.0											$27,673
Mervyn M. Dymally High	Public	9-12	8800 South San Pedro St.	Los Angeles	90003	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-4600	751	39	19.4	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21	1650^th of 2323 public high schools	29.0%		18.9	1726^th of 2348 public high schools	26.5%	76	0.0	0.0		10.0		10.3				31.4	31.4				7.6	7.6	$13,101
King/Drew Medical Magnet High	Public	9-12	1601 East 120th St.	Los Angeles	90059	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 566-0420	1,343	70	19.2	88.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.8	372^nd of 2323 public high schools	84.0%		75.6	404^th of 2348 public high schools	82.8%	32				41.3		41.1				68.9	68.9				36.9	36.9	$9,917
Animo Compton Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	13305 South San Pedro St.	Los Angeles	90061	Los Angeles County	Animo Compton Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-1600	319	19	16.8	91.8%	6 (1.9%)	137 (42.9%)	168 (52.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	12	1899^th of 2323 public high schools	18.3%		12.1	1947^th of 2348 public high schools	17.1%	48			3.5	3.8		3.6	21.9	20.5	15.8	17.0	18.3	12.5	11.9	3.5	7.3	8.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy?

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

How many students attend Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy?

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

Is Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy a good school?

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

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