- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
Central Juvenile Hall
Federal NCES profile for Central Juvenile Hall, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069107812696
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Juvenile Hall earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #13 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for California
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Juvenile Hall has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Juvenile Hall ranks #13 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069107812696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
138 on latest CCD 069107812696 · Los Angeles, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 13.8:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: L.a. County High School for the Arts (551 students)
Resource Investment Index #13 of 41 schools in Los Angeles. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Juvenile Hall in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- L.a. County Hi
L.a. County High School for the Arts
551 students
- International
International Polytechnic High
458 students
- This school 138
Central Juvenile Hall
138 students
- Renaissance Co 132
Renaissance County Community
132 students
- Kirby Dorothy 64
Kirby Dorothy Camp
64 students
- Afflerbaugh-Pa 45
Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp
45 students
What this shows Central Juvenile Hall reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Juvenile Hall compares
Central Juvenile Hall vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 23 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How Central Juvenile Hall Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.a. County High School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance County Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirby Dorothy Camp | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Juvenile Hall's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Juvenile Hall
How many students attend Central Juvenile Hall?
Central Juvenile Hall has 138 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Juvenile Hall?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Juvenile Hall is 13.8:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Central Juvenile Hall?
97.8% of students at Central Juvenile Hall are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Juvenile Hall?
Central Juvenile Hall has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Central Juvenile Hall rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Juvenile Hall ranks #13 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 County Office of Education?
Besides Central Juvenile Hall, Los Angeles County Office of Education also operates L.a. County High School for the Arts (551 students), International Polytechnic High (458 students), and Renaissance County Community (132 students). See the Los Angeles County Office of Education district page for the complete list.