- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Angeles, CA
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
Federal NCES profile for Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271012973
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #94 of 122
- high schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex ranks #94 of 122 high schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062271012973 · Los Angeles, CA High · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 21:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex 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 505
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
505 students
What this shows Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex compares
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
African American 5.7%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex'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 high schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Venice Senior High
Standard public school
2,293 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
James a. Garfield Senior High
Standard public school
2,237 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Standard public school
2,055 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Senior High
Standard public school
1,889 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Senior High
Standard public school
1,842 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High
Standard public school
1,678 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
How many students attend Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex?
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex?
96.1% of students at Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex?
The largest demographic group at Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex?
Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex rank among high schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex ranks #94 of 122 high 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 high schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex, 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.