How do these schools compare?
| Metric | High Tech LA Middle | Louis Armstrong Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Van Nuys, CA | Sherman Oaks, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 250 | 1,174 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.8% | 59.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | High Tech LA Middle | Louis Armstrong Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,736 | $22,606 |
| District | High Tech LA Middle District | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | High Tech LA Middle | Louis Armstrong Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.0% | 41.6% |
| African American | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 40.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | High Tech LA Middle | Louis Armstrong Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 212:1 | 357:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.2% | 25.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.