- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271012771
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #8 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for California
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks #8 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 062271012771 · Los Angeles, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.7:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 293
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
293 students
What this shows Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy compares
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 73 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 3.4%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Rock High
Standard public school
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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 Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,031 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
How many students attend Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is 11.7:1, which is 46% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
96.7% of students at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy?
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.