Enrollment
1,031
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060217610851Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #35 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks #35 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060217610851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling 1,031 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.8% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,031 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 548 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Los Angeles's public schools, it stands alongside Eagle Rock High (2,031 students): Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 19.5:1).
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District is a single-school charter district, so Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex compares
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District, which includes Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex.
$15,663
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 61.7%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Rock High
Standard public school
2,031 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Foshay Learning Center
Standard public school
1,530 students 18:1 students per teacher
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
1,357 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Standard public school
1,284 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
City of Angels
Alternative education program
1,058 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Alliance Ouchi-O'donovan 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
998 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,031 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
How many students attend Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
89.8% of students at Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
The largest demographic group at Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex ranks #35 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
Is Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex a good school?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District?
None; Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex District is a single-school charter district, and Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex is its only campus.
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