Summary:
The 90063 zip code area of Los Angeles is home to 18 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals stark differences in performance between the top-performing and lowest-performing schools in the area, with some schools significantly outperforming district and state averages while others struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and very low test scores.
The Alliance Morgan McKinzie High stands out as a high-performing public charter high school, with a 92.8% four-year graduation rate and only a 0.9% dropout rate. It also outperforms the Alliance Morgan McKinzie High District and the state on standardized test scores. In contrast, Ramona Opportunity High has struggled, with a 66.7% four-year graduation rate and a 20% dropout rate, as well as very low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.
The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes, with the schools that have the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates. The two alternative schools, Virtual Academy STEAM and City of Angels, have particularly concerning metrics, highlighting the challenges facing these types of schools.
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