Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Summary:

Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.19% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% in the Los Angeles Unified School District and 55.73% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 82.9% in 2019-2020 to 91.4% in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than the state average but lower than the district average. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, has been a significant issue, with rates ranging from 16.7% in 2017-2018 to 46.3% in 2022-2023, substantially higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ramona Opportunity High, E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #2, and Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4, Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 generally has lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic and attendance challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063-3422

(323) 265-6795

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1649^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,033

Feeder schools for Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3:

Elementary:	Amanecer Primary Center
	Belvedere Elementary
	Brooklyn Avenue
	Eastman Avenue Elementary
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	Evergreen Avenue Elementary
	Ford Boulevard Elementary
	Fourth Street Elementary
	Fourth Street Primary Center
	Humphreys Avenue Elementary
	Marianna Avenue Elementary
	Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
	Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
	Robert Hill Lane Elementary
	Rowan Avenue Elementary
	William R. Anton Elementary
Middle:	Belvedere Middle
	Griffith Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.1%

White:

1.2%

American Indian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 ranks worse than 71% of high schools in California. It also ranks 100^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 21.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 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 (98.1%), White (1.2%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 is 15, which is the 40^th best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 is $12,033. 92 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3:

SchoolDigger ranks Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 1649^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 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 Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

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Rank History for all students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	67.15	348^th	2367	85.3%
2012	63.59	445^th	2354	81.1%
2013	20.35	1632^nd	2426	32.7%
2015	29.94	1344^th	1994	32.6%
2016	34.46	1284^th	2039	37.0%
2017	34.60	1317^th	2021	34.8%
2018	43.97	1144^th	2017	43.3%
2019	26.42	1500^th	2133	29.7%
2021	24.45	974^th	1290	24.5%
2022	21.60	1620^th	2123	23.7%
2023	15.28	1824^th	2348	22.3%
2024	21.09	1649^th	2323	29.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.97	483^rd	941	48.7%
2022	27.03	974^th	1044	6.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.20	941^st	1547	39.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.64	902^nd	1862	51.6%
2019	28.96	1362^nd	1937	29.7%
2021	27.70	847^th	1126	24.8%
2022	25.06	1440^th	1943	25.9%
2023	16.93	1740^th	2247	22.6%
2024	25.33	1528^th	2235	31.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.85	1309^th	1760	25.6%
2019	34.38	1185^th	1833	35.4%
2022	14.27	1618^th	1858	12.9%
2023	13.74	1764^th	2118	16.7%
2024	9.04	1910^th	2098	9.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.07	1079^th	1117	3.4%
2021	23.29	474^th	555	14.6%
2022	24.47	994^th	1161	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.20	912^th	1834	50.3%
2019	22.48	1399^th	1880	25.6%
2021	26.90	834^th	1122	25.7%
2022	23.05	1439^th	1916	24.9%
2023	15.45	1724^th	2207	21.9%
2024	26.08	1436^th	2172	33.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.21	864^th	1742	50.4%
2019	32.04	1241^st	1814	31.6%
2022	24.52	1411^th	1861	24.2%
2023	17.73	1654^th	2142	22.8%
2024	26.03	1449^th	2125	31.8%

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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 Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	1	0	1	367	1	0	2	0	372
2012	0	0	0	483	0	0	1	0	484
2013	1	0	0	465	0	1	0	0	467
2014	0	2	1	450	0	0	0	0	453
2015	6	0	2	445	0	0	0	0	453
2016	0	0	1	412	0	0	0	0	413
2017	0	0	2	391	1	0	0	0	394
2018	0	0	3	393	1	0	0	0	397
2019	1	0	3	341	1	0	0	0	346
2020	0	0	4	343	1	0	0	0	348
2021	0	0	5	357	1	0	0	0	363
2022	3	0	2	355	1	0	0	0	361
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	378	378
2024	4	0	0	318	1	0	1	0	324

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

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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 Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	372	n/a	n/a	86.8
2012	484	19.0	25.4	99.4
2013	467	19.5	23.9	39.8
2014	453	18.2	24.8	64
2015	453	19.0	23.8	73.1
2016	413	21.0	19.6	87.4
2017	394	21.3	18.4	89.6
2018	397	18.5	21.4	95
2019	346	20.0	17.3	95.7
2020	348	n/a	n/a	98.9
2021	363	18.5	19.6	98.3
2022	361	18.5	19.5	95.8
2023	378	23.0	16.4	97.9
2024	324	21.4	15.0	97.8

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 Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	372	n/a	n/a	86.8
2012	484	19.0	25.4	99.4
2013	467	19.5	23.9	39.8
2014	453	18.2	24.8	64
2015	453	19.0	23.8	73.1
2016	413	21.0	19.6	87.4
2017	394	21.3	18.4	89.6
2018	397	18.5	21.4	95
2019	346	20.0	17.3	95.7
2020	348	n/a	n/a	98.9
2021	363	18.5	19.6	98.3
2022	361	18.5	19.5	95.8
2023	378	23.0	16.4	97.9
2024	324	21.4	15.0	97.8

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 Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,033

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

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 1500^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1824^th of 2348 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3)	27	14.6	12.4%
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 (Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3)	16.2	6.2	10.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3)	9.3	11.1	1.8%
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	346	378	9.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	341	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.7%	97.9%	2.2%

Schools Near Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3

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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 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
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #2	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6760	399	22	18.3	85.7%	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	390 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.2	1328^th of 2323 public high schools	42.8%		55.5	748^th of 2348 public high schools	68.1%	580		17.6	4.8	14.7	48.0	48.0	9.1	9.1	$10,702
Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6830	397	23	17.2	95.0%	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	392 (98.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.8	1377^th of 2323 public high schools	40.7%		24.3	1581^st of 2348 public high schools	32.7%	204		14.3		14.3	47.0	47.0	7.2	7.2	$11,639
Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6865	147	12	12.3	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	145 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.1	796^th of 2323 public high schools	65.7%		46.8	946^th of 2348 public high schools	59.7%	150		11.4		10.9	68.2	68.2	29.6	29.6	$10,439
Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6725	295	21	13.9	96.3%	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	281 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28.1	1471^st of 2323 public high schools	36.7%		17.6	1760^th of 2348 public high schools	25.0%	289		14.3		13.5	42.2	42.2	6.0	6.0	$16,185
Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6795	324	21	15.0	97.8%	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	318 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21.1	1649^th of 2323 public high schools	29.0%		15.3	1824^th of 2348 public high schools	22.3%	175	8.3	16.7		15.4	24.2	24.2	8.1	8.1	$12,033
Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy School of Technical Business and Educational	Public	9-12	319 North Humphreys Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 729-1700	170	17	9.7	88.8%	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	168 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.7	1684^th of 2323 public high schools	27.5%		32	1359^th of 2348 public high schools	42.1%	325		9.7		12.5	29.4	29.4	5.9	5.9	$18,752
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	319 North Humphreys Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 459-0325	505	21	23.9	80.6%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	499 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	60.7	620^th of 2323 public high schools	73.3%		58.2	687^th of 2348 public high schools	70.7%	67			18.6	18.6	69.9	69.9	29.0	29.0
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center	Public	9-12	4540 Michigan Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 269-0681	232	29	7.8	79.7%	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	216 (93.1%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)									$59,240
Alliance Morgan McKinzie High	Public, Charter	9-12	110 South Townsend Ave.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Alliance Morgan McKinzie High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 526-8198	470	24	19.2	95.7%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	466 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62.3	587^th of 2323 public high schools	74.7%		52.3	815^th of 2348 public high schools	65.3%	228		30.1		31.0	52.1	52.1	36.8	36.8
SIATech Academy South	Public, Virtual, Charter	10-12	255 S. Mednik Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	SIATech Academy South District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 945-1227	198	9	22.0	84.8%	4 (2.0%)	19 (9.6%)	167 (84.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	24.6	1561^st of 2323 public high schools	32.8%		27.4	1495^th of 2348 public high schools	36.3%	66					38.1	38.1	2.4	2.4

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What is the racial makeup of Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3?

Students at Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

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Los Angeles Unified

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Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3 ranks 1649^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3.

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