Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Summary:

Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is a public high school in Los Angeles, California that serves 510 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating it is performing below average. Its 4-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 71.8% and 84.9% over the past 5 years, with a recent rate of 74.1%. Chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue, increasing from 21.1% in 2017-2018 to 49.2% in 2021-2022. Standardized test scores in English Language Arts/Literacy, Math, and Science are significantly below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 41.88% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 49.56% for the district and 55.73% for the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Dr. Maya Angelou Community High, John C. Fremont Senior High, and the schools within the Linda Esperanza Marquez High complex, Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex generally performs worse on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med has a 98.8% 4-year graduation rate and significantly higher test scores compared to Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001-1133

(323) 846-2118

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1374^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,349

Feeder schools for Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex:

Elementary:	Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
	Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary
	Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
	Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
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	Loren Miller Elementary
	McKinley Avenue Elementary
	Miramonte Elementary
	Parmelee Avenue Elementary
	Russell Elementary
	Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary
	Sixty-Sixth Street Elementary
	South Park Elementary
	Wisdom Elementary
Middle:	Mary McLeod Bethune Middle
	Thomas A. Edison Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

African American:

5.2%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex ranks worse than 59.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 77^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 31.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex 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 (93.8%), African American (5.2%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is 19.9. 142 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex employs 24.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex is $11,349. 100 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex:

SchoolDigger ranks Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex 1374^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Rank History for all students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	11.98	2019^th	2426	16.8%
2015	45.70	1064^th	1994	46.6%
2016	29.94	1362^nd	2039	33.2%
2017	26.31	1428^th	2021	29.3%
2018	35.36	1297^th	2017	35.7%
2019	29.27	1446^th	2133	32.2%
2021	13.43	1103^rd	1290	14.5%
2022	19.37	1673^rd	2123	21.2%
2023	28.54	1457^th	2348	37.9%
2024	31.82	1374^th	2323	40.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.50	532^nd	938	43.3%
2019	40.55	441^st	941	53.1%
2021	19.96	428^th	467	8.4%
2022	29.22	855^th	1044	18.1%
2023	37.35	538^th	1323	59.3%
2024	30.76	810^th	1350	40.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.72	1454^th	1547	6.0%
2024	50.62	493^rd	1534	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.85	1103^rd	1862	40.8%
2019	37.26	1225^th	1937	36.8%
2021	14.91	948^th	1126	15.8%
2022	21.86	1510^th	1943	22.3%
2023	35.86	1249^th	2247	44.4%
2024	37.31	1223^rd	2235	45.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.23	1284^th	1760	27.0%
2019	19.03	1466^th	1833	20.0%
2021	6.89	1005^th	1054	4.6%
2022	18.49	1527^th	1858	17.8%
2023	25.77	1444^th	2118	31.8%
2024	27.94	1403^rd	2098	33.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.73	970^th	1052	7.8%
2022	35.84	666^th	1161	42.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.20	1141^st	1834	37.8%
2019	33.05	1223^rd	1880	34.9%
2021	16.14	942^nd	1122	16.0%
2022	18.73	1535^th	1916	19.9%
2023	29.15	1355^th	2207	38.6%
2024	32.73	1252^nd	2172	42.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.85	1051^st	1742	39.7%
2019	33.31	1211^th	1814	33.2%
2022	21.21	1469^th	1861	21.1%
2023	35.05	1254^th	2142	41.5%
2024	42.48	1042^nd	2125	51.0%

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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 Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	2	23	1	280	1	0	0	307
2013	4	30	0	377	1	0	0	412
2014	1	30	0	479	1	0	0	511
2015	1	18	0	522	0	0	0	541
2016	1	24	0	515	1	1	0	542
2017	2	19	0	504	1	1	0	527
2018	3	26	0	506	1	1	0	537
2019	9	26	0	460	1	0	0	496
2020	20	19	0	466	0	0	0	505
2021	11	28	0	474	1	0	0	514
2022	13	27	1	488	1	0	0	530
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	510	510
2024	5	25	0	452	0	0	0	482

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 Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	307	12.4	24.7	99
2013	412	19.0	21.6	61.4
2014	511	17.8	28.6	78.3
2015	541	19.0	28.4	93.3
2016	542	22.0	24.6	87.6
2017	527	19.2	27.4	88.2
2018	537	20.2	26.4	93.3
2019	496	24.0	20.6	92.7
2020	505	n/a	n/a	94.7
2021	514	22.7	22.5	97.9
2022	530	24.2	21.8	97.9
2023	510	24.8	20.5	98
2024	482	24.1	19.9	96.1

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 Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	307	12.4	24.7	99
2013	412	19.0	21.6	61.4
2014	511	17.8	28.6	78.3
2015	541	19.0	28.4	93.3
2016	542	22.0	24.6	87.6
2017	527	19.2	27.4	88.2
2018	537	20.2	26.4	93.3
2019	496	24.0	20.6	92.7
2020	505	n/a	n/a	94.7
2021	514	22.7	22.5	97.9
2022	530	24.2	21.8	97.9
2023	510	24.8	20.5	98
2024	482	24.1	19.9	96.1

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 Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,349

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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 1446^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1457^th of 2348 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	43.5	39.6	3.9%
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 (Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	10.8	12.9	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex)	6.4	9.9	3.5%
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	496	510	2.8%
African American	26	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	460	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.7%	98%	5.3%

Schools Near Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

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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
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2136	514	26	19.9	97.3%	4 (0.8%)	49 (9.5%)	457 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	25.9	1532^nd of 2323 public high schools	34.1%		31.8	1366^th of 2348 public high schools	41.8%	166			9.1		8.8	36.1	36.1	13.9	13.9	$9,611
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM Academy	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2108	511	28	18.1	96.3%	5 (1.0%)	16 (3.1%)	488 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18	1736^th of 2323 public high schools	25.3%		39.1	1169^th of 2348 public high schools	50.2%	567	0.0	0.0	8.9		8.9	27.2	27.2	6.5	6.5	$11,260
Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2128	502	23	21.3	99.0%	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	489 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35.2	1272^nd of 2323 public high schools	45.2%		43.3	1036^th of 2348 public high schools	55.9%	236			12.6		12.6	43.7	43.7	19.3	19.3	$13,321
Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex	Public	9-12	6100 South Central Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-2118	482	24	19.9	96.1%	5 (1.0%)	25 (5.2%)	452 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.8	1374^th of 2323 public high schools	40.9%		28.5	1457^th of 2348 public high schools	37.9%	83	5.9	5.0	10.2		9.7	41.9	41.9	17.8	17.8	$11,349
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High	Public	9-12	300 East 53rd St.	Los Angeles	90011	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 846-4600	1,013	56	18.0	96.3%	9 (0.9%)	64 (6.3%)	935 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	21.7	1630^th of 2323 public high schools	29.8%		13.1	1898^th of 2348 public high schools	19.2%	268	8.8	8.6	10.7	6.3	10.4	31.7	31.7	8.5	8.5	$12,009
Synergy Quantum Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	300 East 53rd St.	Los Angeles	90011	Los Angeles County	Synergy Quantum Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 510-4171	549	37	14.8	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	537 (97.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52.5	810^th of 2323 public high schools	65.1%		53.3	794^th of 2348 public high schools	66.2%	16			29.0	27.4	28.2	54.4	54.4	16.4	16.4
John C. Fremont Senior High	Public	9-12	7676 South San Pedro St.	Los Angeles	90003	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-1200	2,002	106	18.9	96.2%	33 (1.6%)	162 (8.1%)	1,784 (89.1%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.0%)	26.7	1509^th of 2323 public high schools	35.0%		25.4	1548^th of 2348 public high schools	34.1%	39	3.0	4.2	9.4	0.0	8.6	37.4	37.4	14.4	14.4	$10,992
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice	Public	9-12	6361 Cottage St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-3800	591	29	20.4	93.2%	10 (1.7%)	13 (2.2%)	567 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41.3	1095^th of 2323 public high schools	52.9%		28.3	1460^th of 2348 public high schools	37.8%	365			24.6	4.4	21.3	50.4	50.4	13.5	13.5	$9,568
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med	Public	9-12	6361 Cottage St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-3800	728	32	22.7	91.2%	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	717 (98.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57.7	688^th of 2323 public high schools	70.4%		57.8	693^rd of 2348 public high schools	70.5%	5			25.8	0.0	23.8	66.0	66.0	25.8	25.8	$11,002
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B LIBRA Academy	Public	9-12	6361 Cottage St.	Huntington Park	90255	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-3800	644	30	21.4	93.3%	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	632 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	45.3	988^th of 2323 public high schools	57.5%		42.4	1061^st of 2348 public high schools	54.8%	73			13.8	0.0	12.6	68.3	68.3	16.0	16.0	$9,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex

How many students attend Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex?

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex.

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What is the racial makeup of Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex?

Students at Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex are 94% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% White.

What district is Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex in?

Los Angeles Unified

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Communication and Technical at Diego Rivera Learning Complex ranks 1374^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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