Middle College High

Summary:

Middle College High is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 365 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Middle College High consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state in standardized assessments, with 85.9% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% in the district and 55.73% statewide. Middle College High also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, much higher than the district and state averages. The school serves a diverse student population, with impressive rankings for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, Middle College High stands out. For example, while Middle College High had 85.9% of its 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, nearby schools like University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy, Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation), and Boys Academic Leadership Academy ranged from only 13.33% to 30.95% proficiency. While Middle College High's performance is impressive, nearby charter schools like Stella High Charter Academy and Animo South Los Angeles Charter tend to have slightly higher test scores and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047-4810

(323) 418-4700

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,258

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.7%

African American:

22.7%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle College High ranks better than 92.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5^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 88.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Middle College 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 (73.7%), African American (22.7%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle College High is 21.1. 155 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Middle College High employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle College High is $9,258. 161 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle College High 180^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Middle College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female 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 Middle College High

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Rank History for all students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	81.96	77^th	1901	95.9%
2006	81.54	105^th	1968	94.7%
2007	37.77	931^st	2063	54.9%
2008	49.72	679^th	2117	67.9%
2009	46.84	827^th	2238	63.0%
2010	52.22	694^th	2281	69.6%
2011	53.39	702^nd	2367	70.3%
2012	56.89	627^th	2354	73.4%
2013	56.97	610^th	2426	74.9%
2015	61.23	720^th	1994	63.9%
2016	79.17	385^th	2039	81.1%
2017	74.96	507^th	2021	74.9%
2018	89.33	218^th	2017	89.2%
2019	68.09	578^th	2133	72.9%
2021	93.16	80^th	1290	93.8%
2022	85.12	281^st	2123	86.8%
2023	83.52	261^st	2348	88.9%
2024	88.99	180^th	2323	92.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.12	81^st	1862	95.6%
2019	82.43	248^th	1937	87.2%
2021	97.23	25^th	1126	97.8%
2022	92.12	115^th	1943	94.1%
2023	92.85	115^th	2247	94.9%
2024	96.06	59^th	2235	97.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.88	219^th	1760	87.6%
2019	54.61	744^th	1833	59.4%
2021	88.28	116^th	1054	89.0%
2022	78.84	339^th	1858	81.8%
2023	81.67	273^rd	2118	87.1%
2024	81.28	288^th	2098	86.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	88.54	214^th	1834	88.3%
2019	79.78	329^th	1880	82.5%
2021	94.51	63^rd	1122	94.4%
2022	89.28	190^th	1916	90.1%
2023	83.98	246^th	2207	88.9%
2024	92.40	122^nd	2172	94.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.96	46^th	582	92.1%
2019	76.66	99^th	592	83.3%
2022	82.72	65^th	522	87.5%
2023	98.82	6^th	720	99.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.08	31^st	1742	98.2%
2019	86.85	159^th	1814	91.2%
2022	97.35	49^th	1861	97.4%
2023	91.48	96^th	2142	95.5%
2024	97.38	35^th	2125	98.4%

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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 Middle College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	1	135	2	219	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2006	0	111	1	204	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2007	0	115	3	222	0	n/a	n/a	1	341
2008	n/a	108	2	220	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	330
2009	0	115	2	233	0	0	2	0	352
2010	0	138	1	238	1	0	1	0	379
2011	1	133	3	245	0	0	0	0	382
2012	1	124	3	262	3	0	0	0	393
2013	1	136	1	257	2	0	0	0	397
2014	2	128	2	277	1	0	0	0	410
2015	2	135	1	265	1	0	1	0	405
2016	3	140	2	238	2	0	2	0	387
2017	3	139	2	219	2	1	1	0	367
2018	3	152	1	223	0	1	1	0	381
2019	3	149	1	250	0	0	1	0	404
2020	2	135	2	254	0	1	3	0	397
2021	2	132	1	267	0	0	5	0	407
2022	2	111	1	265	0	0	4	0	383
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	365	365
2024	6	80	0	260	0	0	7	0	353

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 Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	357	13.6	26.3	58
2006	316	12.5	25.3	88.3
2007	341	12.9	26.4	77.1
2008	330	16.0	20.6	65.5
2009	352	13.2	20.7	75
2010	379	12.4	30.5	83.4
2011	382	n/a	n/a	72.3
2012	393	13.0	30.2	99.2
2013	397	13.0	30.5	80.9
2014	410	13.0	31.5	84.9
2015	405	13.0	31.1	70.4
2016	387	12.0	32.2	72.1
2017	367	15.0	24.4	82
2018	381	14.5	26.2	85.6
2019	404	15.0	26.9	85.4
2020	397	n/a	n/a	90.4
2021	407	17.5	23.2	93.9
2022	383	16.5	23.2	92.2
2023	365	17.8	20.5	89.9
2024	353	16.7	21.1	87

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 Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	357	13.6	26.3	58
2006	316	12.5	25.3	88.3
2007	341	12.9	26.4	77.1
2008	330	16.0	20.6	65.5
2009	352	13.2	20.7	75
2010	379	12.4	30.5	83.4
2011	382	n/a	n/a	72.3
2012	393	13.0	30.2	99.2
2013	397	13.0	30.5	80.9
2014	410	13.0	31.5	84.9
2015	405	13.0	31.1	70.4
2016	387	12.0	32.2	72.1
2017	367	15.0	24.4	82
2018	381	14.5	26.2	85.6
2019	404	15.0	26.9	85.4
2020	397	n/a	n/a	90.4
2021	407	17.5	23.2	93.9
2022	383	16.5	23.2	92.2
2023	365	17.8	20.5	89.9
2024	353	16.7	21.1	87

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 Middle College High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,258

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle College High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 578^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 261^st of 2348 High schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Middle College High)	77	80.7	3.6%
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 (Middle College High)	27.6	48.9	21.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Middle College High)	27.6	37.6	10%
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	404	365	9.7%
African American	149	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	250	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.4%	89.9%	4.5%

Schools Near Middle College 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 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Middle College High	Public	9-12	1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 418-4700	353	17	21.1	87.0%	6 (1.7%)	80 (22.7%)	260 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	89	180^th of 2323 public high schools	92.3%		83.5	261^st of 2348 public high schools	88.9%	81				43.6		43.6			85.9	85.9			55.1	55.1	$9,258
Stella High Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1600 W. Imperial Hwy.	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	Stella High Charter Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(424) 789-8337	532	29	18.5	96.1%	1 (0.2%)	78 (14.7%)	446 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	50.1	853^rd of 2323 public high schools	63.3%		55.4	751^st of 2348 public high schools	68.0%	102				23.3		23.7			62.0	62.0			16.3	16.3
Animo South Los Angeles Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	11130 Western Ave.	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	Animo South Los Angeles Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 779-0544	577	32	18.3	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	86 (14.9%)	483 (83.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	41.3	1096^th of 2323 public high schools	52.8%		33.2	1327^th of 2348 public high schools	43.5%	231				19.2		19.2			56.1	56.1			10.5	10.5
Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1541 West 110th St.	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 418-4130	44	4	10.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	28 (63.6%)	15 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	9.6	2051^st of 2323 public high schools	11.7%		8.5	2164^th of 2348 public high schools	7.8%	113				0.0		0.0			13.3	13.3			3.9	3.9	$19,563
Boys Academic Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	1511 West 110th St.	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 820-6231	66	9	7.3	92.4%	0 (0.0%)	50 (75.8%)	16 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.3	2000^th of 2323 public high schools	13.9%		25.7	1541^st of 2348 public high schools	34.4%	459			0.0			11.1	14.3	18.2		16.7	0.0	0.0		2.8	$23,236
George Washington Preparatory High	Public	9-12	10860 South Denker Ave.	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 418-4000	775	47	16.5	96.9%	11 (1.4%)	302 (39.0%)	431 (55.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	14.9	1815^th of 2323 public high schools	21.9%		8.7	2148^th of 2348 public high schools	8.5%	333	3.5	3.5		8.1	0.0	7.4			21.8	21.8			5.2	5.2	$18,071
TEACH Technical Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	10616 South Western Ave.	Los Angeles	90047	Los Angeles County	TEACH Technical Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 872-0707	406	23	17.5	92.9%	4 (1.0%)	139 (34.2%)	263 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.7	1348^th of 2323 public high schools	42.0%		36.9	1230^th of 2348 public high schools	47.6%	118					2.6	2.6			49.5	49.5			11.1	11.1
Morningside High	Public	9-12	10500 South Yukon Ave.	Inglewood	90303	Los Angeles County	Inglewood Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 680-5230	483	33	14.7	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	124 (25.7%)	345 (71.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	15.8	1789^th of 2323 public high schools	23.0%		17.4	1767^th of 2348 public high schools	24.7%	22				4.4		4.2			25.7	25.7			7.1	7.1
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	605	26	23.2	96.2%	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.8%)	591 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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 City of Champions Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	9330 South Eighth Ave.	Inglewood	90305	Los Angeles County	Animo City of Champions Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-1600	303	17	17.6	85.8%	3 (1.0%)	134 (44.2%)	153 (50.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	32.2	1364^th of 2323 public high schools	41.3%		28.3	1465^th of 2348 public high schools	37.6%	101				16.9		17.5			45.5	45.5			6.5	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle College High

What district is Middle College High in?

Los Angeles Unified

Is Middle College High a good school?

Yes. Middle College High ranks in the top 7.7% of California high schools.

How many students attend Middle College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Middle College High.

What is the racial makeup of Middle College High?

Students at Middle College High are 74% Hispanic, 23% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

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