Is Dan M. Issacs Avalon High a good school?

Dan M. Issacs Avalon High ranks in the bottom 3.1% of California high schools.

How many students attend Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57 students attended Dan M. Issacs Avalon High.

What is the racial makeup of Dan M. Issacs Avalon High?

Students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High are 89% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Summary:

Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Wilmington, California, part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. With just 51 students, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, significantly underperforming the district and state averages across academic subjects.

The school's challenges are evident in its low four-year graduation rate, which has ranged from 17.6% to 55.6% in recent years, and high dropout rates as high as 34.9%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, reaching 69.9% in 2022-2023. These struggles are compounded by the fact that 92.16% of students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, nearby schools like Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High have significantly higher graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism, highlighting the stark differences in educational outcomes.

The school's performance has generally declined over time, with its SchoolDigger star rating dropping from 3 stars in 2012-2013 to 0 stars in recent years. This trend suggests that the underlying issues at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High have persisted and potentially worsened, requiring targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1425 North Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744-1506

(310) 549-2112

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2251^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,987

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.5%

African American:

7.0%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dan M. Issacs Avalon High ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks 154^th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.5%), African American (7%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is 19. 112 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dan M. Issacs Avalon High employs 2.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High is $11,987. 94 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dan M. Issacs Avalon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dan M. Issacs Avalon High 2251^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Dan M. Issacs Avalon High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

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Rank History for all students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	19.60	1292^nd	1653	21.8%
2005	23.43	1260^th	1901	33.7%
2006	17.38	1546^th	1968	21.4%
2007	20.53	1483^rd	2063	28.1%
2008	22.38	1437^th	2117	32.1%
2009	29.15	1434^th	2238	35.9%
2010	21.72	1548^th	2281	32.1%
2011	23.11	1530^th	2367	35.4%
2012	22.66	1520^th	2354	35.4%
2013	37.23	1132^nd	2426	53.3%
2015	11.77	1711^th	1994	14.2%
2016	14.90	1620^th	2039	20.5%
2017	9.24	1925^th	2021	4.8%
2018	13.13	1661^st	2017	17.6%
2019	10.95	1985^th	2133	6.9%
2021	8.11	1236^th	1290	4.2%
2022	12.40	1904^th	2123	10.3%
2023	11.26	1981^st	2348	15.6%
2024	6.96	2251^st	2323	3.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.57	1537^th	1862	17.5%
2019	11.62	1774^th	1937	8.4%
2021	8.53	1062^nd	1126	5.7%
2022	9.19	1923^rd	1943	1.0%
2023	14.05	1828^th	2247	18.6%
2024	6.98	2166^th	2235	3.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.12	1625^th	1760	7.7%
2023	8.88	1957^th	2118	7.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	14.79	1464^th	1834	20.2%
2019	11.12	1719^th	1880	8.6%
2023	16.07	1705^th	2207	22.7%
2024	6.34	2120^th	2172	2.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.01	1436^th	1742	17.6%
2019	11.24	1664^th	1814	8.3%
2022	9.84	1796^th	1861	3.5%
2023	12.20	1810^th	2142	15.5%
2024	6.69	2055^th	2125	3.3%

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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 Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	8	16	5	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
1989	2	29	5	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
1990	7	27	8	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1991	10	28	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
1992	3	23	7	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
1993	7	27	3	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
1994	5	26	2	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
1995	6	26	2	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1996	6	26	2	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1997	5	33	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1998	6	33	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1999	1	22	1	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2000	3	6	6	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2001	2	8	3	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2002	2	2	2	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2003	2	2	2	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2004	2	5	4	81	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2005	4	3	3	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	92
2006	3	8	4	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
2007	5	9	4	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	90
2008	2	3	1	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	81
2009	2	2	0	94	1	0	1	0	100
2010	1	1	0	108	0	2	1	0	113
2011	1	3	0	94	0	1	1	0	100
2012	0	5	1	129	0	2	0	0	137
2013	0	5	2	121	0	2	0	0	130
2014	1	9	1	104	0	0	0	0	115
2015	0	5	0	91	1	3	0	0	100
2016	0	3	0	90	1	0	0	0	94
2017	1	1	1	71	1	1	0	0	76
2018	0	3	2	76	2	0	0	0	83
2019	1	4	1	74	1	1	0	0	82
2020	0	2	0	69	0	2	0	0	73
2021	0	4	0	45	0	2	0	0	51
2022	2	2	0	46	0	0	1	0	51
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	51	51
2024	0	4	1	51	0	0	1	0	57

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 Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	60	2.0	30.0	n/a
1989	68	3.0	22.6	n/a
1990	69	4.0	17.2	n/a
1991	63	3.0	21.0	n/a
1992	66	3.0	22.0	28.8
1993	87	3.0	29.0	24.1
1994	92	3.0	30.7	25
1995	95	4.0	23.8	35.8
1996	95	4.0	23.8	35.8
1997	103	3.0	34.3	30.1
1998	104	3.0	34.7	35.6
1999	94	3.0	31.3	33
2000	90	3.0	30.0	41.1
2001	95	1.0	95.0	42.1
2002	60	3.0	20.0	95
2003	60	3.0	20.0	95
2004	92	3.0	30.7	66.3
2005	92	3.0	30.7	66.3
2006	95	3.0	31.7	62.1
2007	90	3.0	30.0	73.3
2008	81	4.4	18.4	71.6
2009	100	3.0	25.0	77
2010	113	5.0	22.6	82.3
2011	100	n/a	n/a	76
2012	137	4.0	34.2	n/a
2013	130	4.0	32.5	67.7
2014	115	4.5	25.5	73.9
2015	100	4.0	25.0	86
2016	94	5.0	18.8	94.7
2017	76	4.0	19.0	96.1
2018	83	3.0	27.6	92.8
2019	82	3.0	27.3	92.7
2020	73	n/a	n/a	97.3
2021	51	3.0	17.0	94.1
2022	51	3.0	17.0	92.2
2023	51	3.0	17.0	92.2
2024	57	2.9	19.0	98.2

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 Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	60	2.0	30.0	n/a
1989	68	3.0	22.6	n/a
1990	69	4.0	17.2	n/a
1991	63	3.0	21.0	n/a
1992	66	3.0	22.0	28.8
1993	87	3.0	29.0	24.1
1994	92	3.0	30.7	25
1995	95	4.0	23.8	35.8
1996	95	4.0	23.8	35.8
1997	103	3.0	34.3	30.1
1998	104	3.0	34.7	35.6
1999	94	3.0	31.3	33
2000	90	3.0	30.0	41.1
2001	95	1.0	95.0	42.1
2002	60	3.0	20.0	95
2003	60	3.0	20.0	95
2004	92	3.0	30.7	66.3
2005	92	3.0	30.7	66.3
2006	95	3.0	31.7	62.1
2007	90	3.0	30.0	73.3
2008	81	4.4	18.4	71.6
2009	100	3.0	25.0	77
2010	113	5.0	22.6	82.3
2011	100	n/a	n/a	76
2012	137	4.0	34.2	n/a
2013	130	4.0	32.5	67.7
2014	115	4.5	25.5	73.9
2015	100	4.0	25.0	86
2016	94	5.0	18.8	94.7
2017	76	4.0	19.0	96.1
2018	83	3.0	27.6	92.8
2019	82	3.0	27.3	92.7
2020	73	n/a	n/a	97.3
2021	51	3.0	17.0	94.1
2022	51	3.0	17.0	92.2
2023	51	3.0	17.0	92.2
2024	57	2.9	19.0	98.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,987

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

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 1985^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1981^st of 2348 High schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dan M. Issacs Avalon High)	0	21.7	21.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)	51.7	48.9	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dan M. Issacs Avalon High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Dan M. Issacs Avalon High)	4.8	0	4.8%
11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)	22.1	21.6	0.4%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	82	51	37.8%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	74	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.7%	92.2%	0.5%

Schools Near Dan M. Issacs Avalon High

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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 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High	Public	9-12	1425 North Avalon Blvd.	Wilmington	90744	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 549-2112	57	3	19.0	98.2%	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	51 (89.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	7	2251^st of 2323 public high schools	3.1%		11.3	1981^st of 2348 public high schools	15.6%	270			0.0		0.0	4.8	4.8	0.0	0.0	$11,987
Phineas Banning Senior High	Public	9-12	1527 Lakme Ave.	Wilmington	90744	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 847-3700	2,437	123	19.7	89.9%	39 (1.6%)	38 (1.6%)	2,302 (94.5%)	28 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (0.9%)	7 (0.3%)	39.5	1148^th of 2323 public high schools	50.6%		35.2	1275^th of 2348 public high schools	45.7%	127	3.6	3.5	18.3	4.6	17.3	48.7	48.7	17.2	17.2	$9,888
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy	Public	9-12	1111 Figueroa Pl.	Wilmington	90744	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 834-3932	447	19	24.0	63.5%	11 (2.5%)	55 (12.3%)	235 (52.6%)	123 (27.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	15 (3.4%)	99.5	7^th of 2323 public high schools	99.7%		99.4	11^th of 2348 public high schools	99.5%	4			81.3		81.3	98.2	98.2	90.3	90.3	$8,923
Eagle Tree Continuation	Public	9-12	22628 South Main St.	Carson	90745	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 549-0970	31	4	7.7	93.5%	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)	22 (71.0%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					0.0					$13,785
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High	Public	9-12	22328 South Main St.	Carson	90745	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 847-1455	493	25	19.5	75.9%	17 (3.4%)	61 (12.4%)	287 (58.2%)	80 (16.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	17 (3.4%)	46.8	948^th of 2323 public high schools	59.2%		36.9	1228^th of 2348 public high schools	47.7%	280			21.6	6.3	19.7	68.1	68.1	10.3	10.3	$9,185
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High	Public	9-12	22328 South Main St.	Carson	90745	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 847-1465	457	26	17.6	81.8%	7 (1.5%)	32 (7.0%)	190 (41.6%)	214 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	10 (2.2%)	60.8	614^th of 2323 public high schools	73.6%		43.4	1028^th of 2348 public high schools	56.2%	414			28.0		27.8	66.7	66.7	25.8	25.8	$9,493
Carson Senior High	Public	9-12	22328 South Main St.	Carson	90745	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 847-6000	1,378	73	18.9	78.5%	41 (3.0%)	228 (16.5%)	787 (57.1%)	218 (15.8%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (2.8%)	64 (4.6%)	46	967^th of 2323 public high schools	58.4%		46.6	952^nd of 2348 public high schools	59.5%	15			22.8		22.8	51.8	51.8	19.1	19.1	$10,206
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles	Public	9-12	24300 South Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-4300	312	22	14.0	76.0%	21 (6.7%)	49 (15.7%)	208 (66.7%)	17 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	8 (2.6%)	44.9	1001^st of 2323 public high schools	56.9%		36.2	1245^th of 2348 public high schools	47.0%	244			0.0		0.0	52.9	52.9	33.3	33.3	$10,088
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High	Public	9-12	24300 Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-7100	1,667	87	19.0	79.6%	53 (3.2%)	297 (17.8%)	1,167 (70.0%)	98 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.2%)	32 (1.9%)	56.3	710^th of 2323 public high schools	69.4%		49.9	869^th of 2348 public high schools	63.0%	159	9.1	5.6	25.1	3.3	23.6	63.6	63.6	25.3	25.3	$10,375
George S. Patton Continuation	Public	9-12	24514 South Western Ave.	Harbor City	90710	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 257-4740	34	3	11.1	97.1%	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)	30 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	9.8	2034^th of 2323 public high schools	12.4%		10.7	2017^th of 2348 public high schools	14.1%	17						16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	$17,525

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